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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.11, 20,830.86 and 8,720.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.11, 20,830.86 and 8,720.97 is: 12,035.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.11 : 20,830.86 = 8,720.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.11/20,830.86 = 8,720.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.11x = 20,830.86 × 8,720.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.11x = 181,665,305.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,665,305.13/15,094.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.51

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