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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.01, 20,713.38 and 8,958.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.01, 20,713.38 and 8,958.93 is: 12,364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.01 : 20,713.38 = 8,958.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.01/20,713.38 = 8,958.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.01x = 20,713.38 × 8,958.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.01x = 185,569,721.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,569,721.48/15,008.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.71

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