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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.29, 20,704.02 and 9,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.29, 20,704.02 and 9,035.88 is: 12,470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.29 : 20,704.02 = 9,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.29/20,704.02 = 9,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.29x = 20,704.02 × 9,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.29x = 187,079,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,079,040.24/15,002.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,470.03

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