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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.65, 20,836.82 and 8,726.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.65, 20,836.82 and 8,726.05 is: 12,042.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.65 : 20,836.82 = 8,726.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.65/20,836.82 = 8,726.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.65x = 20,836.82 × 8,726.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.65x = 181,823,148.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,823,148.30/15,098.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.35

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