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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.04, 20,701.98 and 8,712.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.04, 20,701.98 and 8,712.77 is: 12,021.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.04 : 20,701.98 = 8,712.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.04/20,701.98 = 8,712.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.04x = 20,701.98 × 8,712.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.04x = 180,371,486.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,371,486.77/15,004.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.53

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