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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.02, 20,717.52 and 8,724.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,015.02, 20,717.52 and 8,724.02 is: 12,037.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,015.02 : 20,717.52 = 8,724.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,015.02/20,717.52 = 8,724.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,015.02x = 20,717.52 × 8,724.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,015.02x = 180,740,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,740,058.83/15,015.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,037.28

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