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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.26, 20,703.57 and 8,713.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.26, 20,703.57 and 8,713.46 is: 12,021.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.26 : 20,703.57 = 8,713.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.26/20,703.57 = 8,713.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.26x = 20,703.57 × 8,713.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.26x = 180,399,729.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,399,729.05/15,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.63

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