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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.62, 20,700.98 and 8,627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.62, 20,700.98 and 8,627.88 is: 11,905.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.62 : 20,700.98 = 8,627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.62/20,700.98 = 8,627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.62x = 20,700.98 × 8,627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.62x = 178,605,571.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,605,571.32/15,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.75

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