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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.56, 20,739.30 and 8,404.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.56, 20,739.30 and 8,404.56 is: 11,598.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.56 : 20,739.30 = 8,404.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.56/20,739.30 = 8,404.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.56x = 20,739.30 × 8,404.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.56x = 174,304,691.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,304,691.21/15,028.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,598.23

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