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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.96, 20,709 and 8,718.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.96, 20,709 and 8,718.84 is: 12,031.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.96 : 20,709 = 8,718.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.96/20,709 = 8,718.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.96x = 20,709 × 8,718.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.96x = 180,558,457.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,558,457.56/15,006.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.65

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