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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.76, 20,704.35 and 9,036.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.76, 20,704.35 and 9,036.16 is: 12,466.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.76 : 20,704.35 = 9,036.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.76/20,704.35 = 9,036.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.76x = 20,704.35 × 9,036.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.76x = 187,087,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,087,819.30/15,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,466.90

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