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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.09, 20,731.02 and 8,732.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.09, 20,731.02 and 8,732.25 is: 12,051.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.09 : 20,731.02 = 8,732.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.09/20,731.02 = 8,732.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.09x = 20,731.02 × 8,732.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.09x = 181,028,449.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,028,449.40/15,021.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,051.62

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