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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.42, 20,728.73 and 8,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.42, 20,728.73 and 8,306.60 is: 11,462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.42 : 20,728.73 = 8,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.42/20,728.73 = 8,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.42x = 20,728.73 × 8,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.42x = 172,185,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,185,123.44/15,021.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.64

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