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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.90, 20,740.25 and 8,979.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.90, 20,740.25 and 8,979.26 is: 12,389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.90 : 20,740.25 = 8,979.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.90/20,740.25 = 8,979.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.90x = 20,740.25 × 8,979.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.90x = 186,232,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,232,015.96/15,030.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,389.94

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