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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.41, 20,730.11 and 8,307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.41, 20,730.11 and 8,307.64 is: 11,464.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.41 : 20,730.11 = 8,307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.41/20,730.11 = 8,307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.41x = 20,730.11 × 8,307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.41x = 172,218,275.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,218,275.41/15,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,464.09

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