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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,085.85, 20,817.04 and 8,711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,085.85, 20,817.04 and 8,711.96 is: 12,021.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,085.85 : 20,817.04 = 8,711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,085.85/20,817.04 = 8,711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,085.85x = 20,817.04 × 8,711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,085.85x = 181,357,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,357,219.80/15,085.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.68

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