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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.85, 20,818.42 and 8,712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.85, 20,818.42 and 8,712.96 is: 12,023.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.85 : 20,818.42 = 8,712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.85/20,818.42 = 8,712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.85x = 20,818.42 × 8,712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.85x = 181,390,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,390,060.72/15,086.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.06

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