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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.22, 20,738.58 and 8,314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.22, 20,738.58 and 8,314.58 is: 11,473.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.22 : 20,738.58 = 8,314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.22/20,738.58 = 8,314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.22x = 20,738.58 × 8,314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.22x = 172,432,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,432,582.50/15,028.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,473.92

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