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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.50, 20,741.67 and 8,405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.50, 20,741.67 and 8,405.50 is: 11,600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.50 : 20,741.67 = 8,405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.50/20,741.67 = 8,405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.50x = 20,741.67 × 8,405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.50x = 174,344,107.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,344,107.19/15,029.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.13

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