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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067, 20,792.46 and 8,780.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067, 20,792.46 and 8,780.59 is: 12,117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067 : 20,792.46 = 8,780.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067/20,792.46 = 8,780.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067x = 20,792.46 × 8,780.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067x = 182,570,066.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,570,066.35/15,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,117.21

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