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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.16, 20,704.74 and 9,036.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.16, 20,704.74 and 9,036.84 is: 12,471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.16 : 20,704.74 = 9,036.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.16/20,704.74 = 9,036.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.16x = 20,704.74 × 9,036.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.16x = 187,105,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,105,422.62/15,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.90

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