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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.25, 20,700.35 and 9,701.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.25, 20,700.35 and 9,701.77 is: 13,383.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.25 : 20,700.35 = 9,701.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.25/20,700.35 = 9,701.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.25x = 20,700.35 × 9,701.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.25x = 200,830,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,830,034.62/15,005.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,383.98

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