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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.55, 20,734.01 and 8,309.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.55, 20,734.01 and 8,309.69 is: 11,468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.55 : 20,734.01 = 8,309.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.55/20,734.01 = 8,309.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.55x = 20,734.01 × 8,309.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.55x = 172,293,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,293,194.31/15,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.21

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