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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,038.21, 20,756.90 and 8,751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,038.21, 20,756.90 and 8,751.80 is: 12,079.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,038.21 : 20,756.90 = 8,751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,038.21/20,756.90 = 8,751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,038.21x = 20,756.90 × 8,751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,038.21x = 181,660,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,660,237.42/15,038.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.91

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