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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.36, 20,709.64 and 12,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.36, 20,709.64 and 12,901 is: 17,789.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.36 : 20,709.64 = 12,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.36/20,709.64 = 12,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.36x = 20,709.64 × 12,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.36x = 267,175,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,175,065.64/15,018.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,789.90

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