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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.68, 20,730.44 and 8,307.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.68, 20,730.44 and 8,307.90 is: 11,464.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.68 : 20,730.44 = 8,307.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.68/20,730.44 = 8,307.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.68x = 20,730.44 × 8,307.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.68x = 172,226,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,226,422.48/15,022.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,464.43

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