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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.59, 20,730.96 and 8,308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.59, 20,730.96 and 8,308.15 is: 11,464.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.59 : 20,730.96 = 8,308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.59/20,730.96 = 8,308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.59x = 20,730.96 × 8,308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.59x = 172,235,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,235,873.50/15,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,464.36

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