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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021, 20,728.98 and 8,737.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021, 20,728.98 and 8,737.02 is: 12,057.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021 : 20,728.98 = 8,737.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021/20,728.98 = 8,737.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021x = 20,728.98 × 8,737.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021x = 181,109,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,109,512.84/15,021
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,057.09

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