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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.70, 20,703.65 and 9,036.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.70, 20,703.65 and 9,036.75 is: 12,469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.70 : 20,703.65 = 9,036.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.70/20,703.65 = 9,036.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.70x = 20,703.65 × 9,036.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.70x = 187,093,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,093,663.95/15,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.01

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