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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.32, 20,856 and 8,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.32, 20,856 and 8,740.20 is: 12,062.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.32 : 20,856 = 8,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.32/20,856 = 8,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.32x = 20,856 × 8,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.32x = 182,285,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,285,611.20/15,112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,062.05

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