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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.88, 20,735.46 and 8,739.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.88, 20,735.46 and 8,739.90 is: 12,062.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.88 : 20,735.46 = 8,739.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.88/20,735.46 = 8,739.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.88x = 20,735.46 × 8,739.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.88x = 181,225,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,225,846.85/15,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,062.52

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