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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.63, 20,750.54 and 8,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.63, 20,750.54 and 8,749 is: 12,073.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.63 : 20,750.54 = 8,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.63/20,750.54 = 8,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.63x = 20,750.54 × 8,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.63x = 181,546,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,546,474.46/15,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,073.61

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