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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.29, 20,723.71 and 8,302.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.29, 20,723.71 and 8,302.89 is: 11,457.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.29 : 20,723.71 = 8,302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.29/20,723.71 = 8,302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.29x = 20,723.71 × 8,302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.29x = 172,066,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,066,684.52/15,017.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,457.91

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