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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.08, 20,719.16 and 8,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.08, 20,719.16 and 8,641.60 is: 11,926.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.08 : 20,719.16 = 8,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.08/20,719.16 = 8,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.08x = 20,719.16 × 8,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.08x = 179,046,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,046,693.06/15,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,926.05

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