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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.46, 20,711.07 and 8,720.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.46, 20,711.07 and 8,720.34 is: 12,033.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.46 : 20,711.07 = 8,720.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.46/20,711.07 = 8,720.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.46x = 20,711.07 × 8,720.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.46x = 180,607,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,607,572.16/15,008.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.72

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