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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.58, 20,750.32 and 8,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.58, 20,750.32 and 8,989.60 is: 12,405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.58 : 20,750.32 = 8,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.58/20,750.32 = 8,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.58x = 20,750.32 × 8,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.58x = 186,537,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,537,076.67/15,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,405.55

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