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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.77, 20,730.84 and 8,308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.77, 20,730.84 and 8,308.27 is: 11,465.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.77 : 20,730.84 = 8,308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.77/20,730.84 = 8,308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.77x = 20,730.84 × 8,308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.77x = 172,237,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,237,410.80/15,022.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,465.09

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