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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.21, 20,764.19 and 8,757.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.21, 20,764.19 and 8,757.59 is: 12,086.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.21 : 20,764.19 = 8,757.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.21/20,764.19 = 8,757.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.21x = 20,764.19 × 8,757.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.21x = 181,844,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,844,180.78/15,045.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.52

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