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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.47, 20,770.88 and 8,675.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.47, 20,770.88 and 8,675.73 is: 11,972.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.47 : 20,770.88 = 8,675.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.47/20,770.88 = 8,675.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.47x = 20,770.88 × 8,675.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.47x = 180,202,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,202,503.36/15,051.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,972.42

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