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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.63, 20,790.06 and 8,689.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.63, 20,790.06 and 8,689.05 is: 11,992.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.63 : 20,790.06 = 8,689.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.63/20,790.06 = 8,689.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.63x = 20,790.06 × 8,689.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.63x = 180,645,870.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,645,870.84/15,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.19

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