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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.81, 20,742.42 and 8,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.81, 20,742.42 and 8,983.80 is: 12,397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.81 : 20,742.42 = 8,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.81/20,742.42 = 8,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.81x = 20,742.42 × 8,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.81x = 186,345,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,345,752.80/15,030.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.59

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