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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.44, 20,730.03 and 8,732.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.44, 20,730.03 and 8,732.81 is: 12,052.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.44 : 20,730.03 = 8,732.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.44/20,730.03 = 8,732.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.44x = 20,730.03 × 8,732.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.44x = 181,031,432.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,031,432.36/15,020.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,052.34

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