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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.88, 20,780.69 and 8,685.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.88, 20,780.69 and 8,685.73 is: 11,985.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.88 : 20,780.69 = 8,685.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.88/20,780.69 = 8,685.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.88x = 20,780.69 × 8,685.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.88x = 180,495,425.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,495,425.72/15,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,985.98

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