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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.50, 20,702.07 and 8,714.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.50, 20,702.07 and 8,714.28 is: 12,025.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.50 : 20,702.07 = 8,714.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.50/20,702.07 = 8,714.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.50x = 20,702.07 × 8,714.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.50x = 180,403,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,403,634.56/15,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,025.71

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