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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.22, 20,738.73 and 8,313.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.22, 20,738.73 and 8,313.78 is: 11,472.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.22 : 20,738.73 = 8,313.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.22/20,738.73 = 8,313.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.22x = 20,738.73 × 8,313.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.22x = 172,417,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,417,238.70/15,029.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,472.13

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