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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.41, 20,713.71 and 8,636.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.41, 20,713.71 and 8,636.52 is: 11,918.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.41 : 20,713.71 = 8,636.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.41/20,713.71 = 8,636.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.41x = 20,713.71 × 8,636.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.41x = 178,894,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,894,370.69/15,010.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,918.02

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