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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.16, 20,741 and 8,656.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.16, 20,741 and 8,656.72 is: 11,946.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.16 : 20,741 = 8,656.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.16/20,741 = 8,656.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.16x = 20,741 × 8,656.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.16x = 179,549,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,549,029.52/15,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.71

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