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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.89, 20,842.36 and 8,729.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.89, 20,842.36 and 8,729.11 is: 12,044.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.89 : 20,842.36 = 8,729.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.89/20,842.36 = 8,729.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.89x = 20,842.36 × 8,729.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.89x = 181,935,253.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,935,253.10/15,104.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.79

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