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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.47, 20,738.93 and 8,314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.47, 20,738.93 and 8,314.13 is: 11,473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.47 : 20,738.93 = 8,314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.47/20,738.93 = 8,314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.47x = 20,738.93 × 8,314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.47x = 172,426,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,426,170.36/15,028.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,473.30

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