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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.72, 20,806.36 and 8,702.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.72, 20,806.36 and 8,702.80 is: 12,008.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.72 : 20,806.36 = 8,702.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.72/20,806.36 = 8,702.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.72x = 20,806.36 × 8,702.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.72x = 181,073,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,073,589.81/15,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.55

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