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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.48, 20,727.02 and 8,304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.48, 20,727.02 and 8,304.76 is: 11,460.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.48 : 20,727.02 = 8,304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.48/20,727.02 = 8,304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.48x = 20,727.02 × 8,304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.48x = 172,132,926.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,132,926.62/15,019.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,460.64

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