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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.54, 20,757.93 and 8,996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.54, 20,757.93 and 8,996.76 is: 12,413.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.54 : 20,757.93 = 8,996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.54/20,757.93 = 8,996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.54x = 20,757.93 × 8,996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.54x = 186,754,114.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,754,114.64/15,044.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.42

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