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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.58, 20,728.89 and 8,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.58, 20,728.89 and 8,306.68 is: 11,462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.58 : 20,728.89 = 8,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.58/20,728.89 = 8,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.58x = 20,728.89 × 8,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.58x = 172,188,255.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,188,255.99/15,021.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.73

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