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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.52, 20,726.49 and 8,730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.52, 20,726.49 and 8,730.52 is: 12,046.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.52 : 20,726.49 = 8,730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.52/20,726.49 = 8,730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.52x = 20,726.49 × 8,730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.52x = 180,953,035.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,953,035.47/15,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.25

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