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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.96, 20,711.76 and 8,720.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.96, 20,711.76 and 8,720.84 is: 12,034.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.96 : 20,711.76 = 8,720.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.96/20,711.76 = 8,720.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.96x = 20,711.76 × 8,720.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.96x = 180,623,945.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,623,945.08/15,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.41

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