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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.38, 20,782.76 and 8,687.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.38, 20,782.76 and 8,687.23 is: 11,988.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.38 : 20,782.76 = 8,687.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.38/20,782.76 = 8,687.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.38x = 20,782.76 × 8,687.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.38x = 180,544,616.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,544,616.15/15,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,988.05

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