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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.66, 20,729.66 and 8,307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.66, 20,729.66 and 8,307.12 is: 11,463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.66 : 20,729.66 = 8,307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.66/20,729.66 = 8,307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.66x = 20,729.66 × 8,307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.66x = 172,203,773.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,203,773.18/15,021.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,463.70

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