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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,037.29, 20,737.76 and 12,912.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,037.29, 20,737.76 and 12,912.17 is: 17,807.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,037.29 : 20,737.76 = 12,912.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,037.29/20,737.76 = 12,912.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,037.29x = 20,737.76 × 12,912.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,037.29x = 267,769,314.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,769,314.29/15,037.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,807.02

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