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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.14, 20,711.25 and 8,720.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.14, 20,711.25 and 8,720.50 is: 12,034.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.14 : 20,711.25 = 8,720.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.14/20,711.25 = 8,720.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.14x = 20,711.25 × 8,720.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.14x = 180,612,455.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,612,455.63/15,008.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.30

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