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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.63, 20,851.66 and 8,736.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.63, 20,851.66 and 8,736.74 is: 12,056.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.63 : 20,851.66 = 8,736.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.63/20,851.66 = 8,736.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.63x = 20,851.66 × 8,736.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.63x = 182,175,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,175,531.99/15,110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,056.12

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