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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.16, 20,725.61 and 8,304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.16, 20,725.61 and 8,304.39 is: 11,459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.16 : 20,725.61 = 8,304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.16/20,725.61 = 8,304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.16x = 20,725.61 × 8,304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.16x = 172,113,569.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,113,569.19/15,019.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,459.60

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