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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.57, 20,706.06 and 8,632.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.57, 20,706.06 and 8,632.11 is: 11,912.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.57 : 20,706.06 = 8,632.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.57/20,706.06 = 8,632.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.57x = 20,706.06 × 8,632.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.57x = 178,736,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,736,987.59/15,003.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,912.96

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