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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.03, 20,729.15 and 8,307.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.03, 20,729.15 and 8,307.11 is: 11,463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.03 : 20,729.15 = 8,307.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.03/20,729.15 = 8,307.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.03x = 20,729.15 × 8,307.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.03x = 172,199,225.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,199,225.61/15,021.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,463.88

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