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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.76, 20,812.39 and 8,708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.76, 20,812.39 and 8,708.52 is: 12,018.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.76 : 20,812.39 = 8,708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.76/20,812.39 = 8,708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.76x = 20,812.39 × 8,708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.76x = 181,245,114.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,245,114.56/15,080.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.30

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