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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.67, 20,724.93 and 8,303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.67, 20,724.93 and 8,303.90 is: 11,458.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.67 : 20,724.93 = 8,303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.67/20,724.93 = 8,303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.67x = 20,724.93 × 8,303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.67x = 172,097,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,097,642.60/15,018.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,458.91

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