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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.08, 20,760.76 and 8,994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.08, 20,760.76 and 8,994.12 is: 12,411.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.08 : 20,760.76 = 8,994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.08/20,760.76 = 8,994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.08x = 20,760.76 × 8,994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.08x = 186,724,872.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,724,872.69/15,045.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.03

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