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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.41, 20,727.27 and 8,305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.41, 20,727.27 and 8,305.26 is: 11,461.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.41 : 20,727.27 = 8,305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.41/20,727.27 = 8,305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.41x = 20,727.27 × 8,305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.41x = 172,145,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,145,366.44/15,019.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,461.53

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