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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.59, 20,727.16 and 8,304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.59, 20,727.16 and 8,304.72 is: 11,461.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.59 : 20,727.16 = 8,304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.59/20,727.16 = 8,304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.59x = 20,727.16 × 8,304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.59x = 172,133,239.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,133,239.43/15,018.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,461.35

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