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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.84, 20,701.04 and 9,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.84, 20,701.04 and 9,034.90 is: 12,466.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.84 : 20,701.04 = 9,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.84/20,701.04 = 9,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.84x = 20,701.04 × 9,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.84x = 187,031,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,031,826.30/15,002.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,466.43

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