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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.03, 20,739.21 and 8,314.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.03, 20,739.21 and 8,314.27 is: 11,473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.03 : 20,739.21 = 8,314.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.03/20,739.21 = 8,314.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.03x = 20,739.21 × 8,314.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.03x = 172,431,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,431,391.53/15,029.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,473.22

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