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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.82, 20,856.74 and 8,740.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.82, 20,856.74 and 8,740.69 is: 12,062.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.82 : 20,856.74 = 8,740.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.82/20,856.74 = 8,740.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.82x = 20,856.74 × 8,740.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.82x = 182,302,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,302,298.75/15,112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,062.76

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