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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,037.76, 20,748.65 and 8,986.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,037.76, 20,748.65 and 8,986.86 is: 12,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,037.76 : 20,748.65 = 8,986.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,037.76/20,748.65 = 8,986.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,037.76x = 20,748.65 × 8,986.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,037.76x = 186,465,241.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,465,241.21/15,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.80

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