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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.68, 20,708.70 and 8,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.68, 20,708.70 and 8,718.20 is: 12,030.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.68 : 20,708.70 = 8,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.68/20,708.70 = 8,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.68x = 20,708.70 × 8,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.68x = 180,542,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,542,588.34/15,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.81

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