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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.12, 20,696.88 and 8,709.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.12, 20,696.88 and 8,709.04 is: 12,015.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.12 : 20,696.88 = 8,709.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.12/20,696.88 = 8,709.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.12x = 20,696.88 × 8,709.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.12x = 180,249,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,249,955.80/15,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.77

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