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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.24, 20,723.38 and 8,303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.24, 20,723.38 and 8,303.15 is: 11,458.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.24 : 20,723.38 = 8,303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.24/20,723.38 = 8,303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.24x = 20,723.38 × 8,303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.24x = 172,069,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,069,285.98/15,017.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,458.12

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