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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.80, 20,711.48 and 9,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.80, 20,711.48 and 9,041.32 is: 12,477.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.80 : 20,711.48 = 9,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.80/20,711.48 = 9,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.80x = 20,711.48 × 9,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.80x = 187,259,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,259,118.35/15,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,477.45

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