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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.64, 20,754.68 and 8,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.64, 20,754.68 and 8,752 is: 12,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.64 : 20,754.68 = 8,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.64/20,754.68 = 8,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.64x = 20,754.68 × 8,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.64x = 181,644,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,644,959.36/15,039.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,077.75

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