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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.04, 20,846.13 and 8,732.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.04, 20,846.13 and 8,732.63 is: 12,050.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.04 : 20,846.13 = 8,732.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.04/20,846.13 = 8,732.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.04x = 20,846.13 × 8,732.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.04x = 182,041,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,041,442.33/15,107.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.11

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