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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.50, 20,729.59 and 8,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.50, 20,729.59 and 8,307 is: 11,463.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.50 : 20,729.59 = 8,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.50/20,729.59 = 8,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.50x = 20,729.59 × 8,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.50x = 172,200,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,200,683.36/15,021.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,463.62

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