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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.76, 20,724.08 and 8,303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.76, 20,724.08 and 8,303.48 is: 11,457.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.76 : 20,724.08 = 8,303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.76/20,724.08 = 8,303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.76x = 20,724.08 × 8,303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.76x = 172,081,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,081,983.80/15,018.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,457.80

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