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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.31, 20,723.52 and 8,302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.31, 20,723.52 and 8,302.76 is: 11,457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.31 : 20,723.52 = 8,302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.31/20,723.52 = 8,302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.31x = 20,723.52 × 8,302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.31x = 172,062,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,062,433.59/15,017.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,457.61

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