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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.66, 20,702.22 and 8,630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.66, 20,702.22 and 8,630.92 is: 11,908.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.66 : 20,702.22 = 8,630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.66/20,702.22 = 8,630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.66x = 20,702.22 × 8,630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.66x = 178,679,204.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,679,204.64/15,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,908.25

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