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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.68, 20,726.32 and 8,304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.68, 20,726.32 and 8,304.90 is: 11,460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.68 : 20,726.32 = 8,304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.68/20,726.32 = 8,304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.68x = 20,726.32 × 8,304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.68x = 172,130,014.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,130,014.97/15,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,460.30

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