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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.66, 20,723.99 and 8,304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.66, 20,723.99 and 8,304.32 is: 11,458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.66 : 20,723.99 = 8,304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.66/20,723.99 = 8,304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.66x = 20,723.99 × 8,304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.66x = 172,098,654.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,098,654.93/15,018.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,458.99

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