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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.58, 20,744.80 and 8,985.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.58, 20,744.80 and 8,985.59 is: 12,400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.58 : 20,744.80 = 8,985.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.58/20,744.80 = 8,985.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.58x = 20,744.80 × 8,985.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.58x = 186,404,267.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,404,267.43/15,032.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.02

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