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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.93, 20,726.67 and 8,305.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.93, 20,726.67 and 8,305.15 is: 11,460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.93 : 20,726.67 = 8,305.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.93/20,726.67 = 8,305.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.93x = 20,726.67 × 8,305.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.93x = 172,138,103.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,138,103.35/15,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,460.65

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