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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.07, 20,730.90 and 8,649.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.07, 20,730.90 and 8,649.43 is: 11,934.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.07 : 20,730.90 = 8,649.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.07/20,730.90 = 8,649.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.07x = 20,730.90 × 8,649.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.07x = 179,310,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,310,468.39/15,024.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,934.88

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