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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.26, 20,709.63 and 8,721.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.26, 20,709.63 and 8,721.42 is: 12,032.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.26 : 20,709.63 = 8,721.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.26/20,709.63 = 8,721.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.26x = 20,709.63 × 8,721.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.26x = 180,617,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,617,381.27/15,010.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.93

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