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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.41, 20,699.58 and 9,032.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.41, 20,699.58 and 9,032.62 is: 12,461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.41 : 20,699.58 = 9,032.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.41/20,699.58 = 9,032.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.41x = 20,699.58 × 9,032.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.41x = 186,971,291.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,971,291.64/15,004.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.09

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