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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.50, 20,806.17 and 8,704.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.50, 20,806.17 and 8,704.08 is: 12,011.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.50 : 20,806.17 = 8,704.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.50/20,806.17 = 8,704.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.50x = 20,806.17 × 8,704.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.50x = 181,098,568.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,098,568.17/15,076.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.98

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