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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.64, 20,725.32 and 8,304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.64, 20,725.32 and 8,304.16 is: 11,459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.64 : 20,725.32 = 8,304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.64/20,725.32 = 8,304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.64x = 20,725.32 × 8,304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.64x = 172,106,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,106,373.33/15,018.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,459.52

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