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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.72, 20,751.84 and 8,749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.72, 20,751.84 and 8,749.68 is: 12,075.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.72 : 20,751.84 = 8,749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.72/20,751.84 = 8,749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.72x = 20,751.84 × 8,749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.72x = 181,571,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,571,959.41/15,036.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,075.24

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