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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.07, 20,709.36 and 8,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.07, 20,709.36 and 8,957.20 is: 12,359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.07 : 20,709.36 = 8,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.07/20,709.36 = 8,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.07x = 20,709.36 × 8,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.07x = 185,497,879.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,497,879.39/15,008.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.88

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