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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.22, 20,723.61 and 8,303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.22, 20,723.61 and 8,303.01 is: 11,458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.22 : 20,723.61 = 8,303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.22/20,723.61 = 8,303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.22x = 20,723.61 × 8,303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.22x = 172,068,341.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,068,341.07/15,017.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,458.07

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