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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.12, 20,762.04 and 8,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.12, 20,762.04 and 8,756 is: 12,083.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.12 : 20,762.04 = 8,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.12/20,762.04 = 8,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.12x = 20,762.04 × 8,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.12x = 181,792,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,792,422.24/15,044.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.95

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