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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.94, 20,820.95 and 8,714.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.94, 20,820.95 and 8,714.71 is: 12,026.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.94 : 20,820.95 = 8,714.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.94/20,820.95 = 8,714.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.94x = 20,820.95 × 8,714.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.94x = 181,448,541.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,448,541.17/15,086.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.86

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