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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.68, 20,706.03 and 9,041.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.68, 20,706.03 and 9,041.22 is: 12,474.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.68 : 20,706.03 = 9,041.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.68/20,706.03 = 9,041.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.68x = 20,706.03 × 9,041.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.68x = 187,207,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,207,772.56/15,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.13

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