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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.26, 20,833.82 and 8,723.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.26, 20,833.82 and 8,723.13 is: 12,038.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.26 : 20,833.82 = 8,723.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.26/20,833.82 = 8,723.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.26x = 20,833.82 × 8,723.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.26x = 181,736,076.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,736,076.64/15,096.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,038.49

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