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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.48, 20,708.76 and 8,721.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.48, 20,708.76 and 8,721.16 is: 12,034.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.48 : 20,708.76 = 8,721.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.48/20,708.76 = 8,721.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.48x = 20,708.76 × 8,721.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.48x = 180,604,409.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,604,409.36/15,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.29

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