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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.78, 20,727.31 and 8,305.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.78, 20,727.31 and 8,305.41 is: 11,461.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.78 : 20,727.31 = 8,305.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.78/20,727.31 = 8,305.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.78x = 20,727.31 × 8,305.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.78x = 172,148,807.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,148,807.75/15,019.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,461.47

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