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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.94, 20,703.19 and 8,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.94, 20,703.19 and 8,960 is: 12,364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.94 : 20,703.19 = 8,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.94/20,703.19 = 8,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.94x = 20,703.19 × 8,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.94x = 185,500,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,500,582.40/15,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.28

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