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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.50, 20,737.84 and 8,980.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.50, 20,737.84 and 8,980.49 is: 12,393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.50 : 20,737.84 = 8,980.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.50/20,737.84 = 8,980.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.50x = 20,737.84 × 8,980.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.50x = 186,235,964.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,235,964.74/15,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.01

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