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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.73, 20,725.26 and 8,303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.73, 20,725.26 and 8,303.92 is: 11,459.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.73 : 20,725.26 = 8,303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.73/20,725.26 = 8,303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.73x = 20,725.26 × 8,303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.73x = 172,100,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,100,901.02/15,018.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,459.08

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