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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.84, 20,723.66 and 8,728.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,015.84, 20,723.66 and 8,728.21 is: 12,045.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,015.84 : 20,723.66 = 8,728.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,015.84/20,723.66 = 8,728.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,015.84x = 20,723.66 × 8,728.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,015.84x = 180,880,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,880,456.45/15,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.98

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