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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.35, 20,806.97 and 8,707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.35, 20,806.97 and 8,707.76 is: 12,013.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.35 : 20,806.97 = 8,707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.35/20,806.97 = 8,707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.35x = 20,806.97 × 8,707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.35x = 181,182,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,182,018.82/15,081.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.65

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