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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012, 20,716.56 and 8,389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012, 20,716.56 and 8,389.28 is: 11,577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012 : 20,716.56 = 8,389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012/20,716.56 = 8,389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012x = 20,716.56 × 8,389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012x = 173,797,022.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,797,022.48/15,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.21

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