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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.44, 20,725.02 and 8,304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.44, 20,725.02 and 8,304.14 is: 11,458.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.44 : 20,725.02 = 8,304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.44/20,725.02 = 8,304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.44x = 20,725.02 × 8,304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.44x = 172,103,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,103,467.58/15,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,458.71

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