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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.52, 20,812.16 and 8,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.52, 20,812.16 and 8,707.60 is: 12,016.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.52 : 20,812.16 = 8,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.52/20,812.16 = 8,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.52x = 20,812.16 × 8,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.52x = 181,223,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,223,964.42/15,081.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.29

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