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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.56, 20,801.32 and 8,702.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.56, 20,801.32 and 8,702.64 is: 12,007.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.56 : 20,801.32 = 8,702.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.56/20,801.32 = 8,702.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.56x = 20,801.32 × 8,702.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.56x = 181,026,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,026,399.48/15,076.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.14

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