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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.53, 20,728.46 and 8,306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.53, 20,728.46 and 8,306.61 is: 11,463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.53 : 20,728.46 = 8,306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.53/20,728.46 = 8,306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.53x = 20,728.46 × 8,306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.53x = 172,183,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,183,145.01/15,020.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,463.19

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