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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.07, 20,782.33 and 8,686.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.07, 20,782.33 and 8,686.92 is: 11,987.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.07 : 20,782.33 = 8,686.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.07/20,782.33 = 8,686.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.07x = 20,782.33 × 8,686.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.07x = 180,534,416.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,534,416.41/15,060.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.62

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