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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.36, 20,747.61 and 8,660.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.36, 20,747.61 and 8,660.21 is: 11,951.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.36 : 20,747.61 = 8,660.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.36/20,747.61 = 8,660.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.36x = 20,747.61 × 8,660.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.36x = 179,678,555.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,678,555.86/15,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,951.99

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