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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.10, 20,808.02 and 8,708.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.10, 20,808.02 and 8,708.51 is: 12,014.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.10 : 20,808.02 = 8,708.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.10/20,808.02 = 8,708.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.10x = 20,808.02 × 8,708.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.10x = 181,206,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,206,702.67/15,082.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.69

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