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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.31, 20,724.90 and 8,303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.31, 20,724.90 and 8,303.76 is: 11,458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.31 : 20,724.90 = 8,303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.31/20,724.90 = 8,303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.31x = 20,724.90 × 8,303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.31x = 172,094,595.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,094,595.62/15,018.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,458.99

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