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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,118.68, 20,857.76 and 8,744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,118.68, 20,857.76 and 8,744.08 is: 12,063.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,118.68 : 20,857.76 = 8,744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,118.68/20,857.76 = 8,744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,118.68x = 20,857.76 × 8,744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,118.68x = 182,381,922.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,381,922.06/15,118.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.35

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