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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.63, 20,738.91 and 8,655.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.63, 20,738.91 and 8,655.18 is: 11,944.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.63 : 20,738.91 = 8,655.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.63/20,738.91 = 8,655.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.63x = 20,738.91 × 8,655.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.63x = 179,498,999.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,498,999.05/15,027.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,944.60

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