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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.93, 20,725.29 and 8,304.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.93, 20,725.29 and 8,304.15 is: 11,459.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.93 : 20,725.29 = 8,304.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.93/20,725.29 = 8,304.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.93x = 20,725.29 × 8,304.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.93x = 172,105,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,105,963.53/15,018.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,459.27

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