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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.62, 20,771.45 and 8,678.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.62, 20,771.45 and 8,678.09 is: 11,975.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.62 : 20,771.45 = 8,678.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.62/20,771.45 = 8,678.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.62x = 20,771.45 × 8,678.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.62x = 180,256,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,256,512.53/15,051.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,975.89

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