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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.44, 20,802.48 and 8,784.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.44, 20,802.48 and 8,784.48 is: 12,123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.44 : 20,802.48 = 8,784.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.44/20,802.48 = 8,784.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.44x = 20,802.48 × 8,784.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.44x = 182,738,969.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,738,969.51/15,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.24

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