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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.69, 20,730.49 and 8,307.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.69, 20,730.49 and 8,307.97 is: 11,464.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.69 : 20,730.49 = 8,307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.69/20,730.49 = 8,307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.69x = 20,730.49 × 8,307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.69x = 172,228,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,228,216.41/15,022.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,464.54

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