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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.76, 20,707.11 and 9,038.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.76, 20,707.11 and 9,038.16 is: 12,469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.76 : 20,707.11 = 9,038.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.76/20,707.11 = 9,038.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.76x = 20,707.11 × 9,038.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.76x = 187,154,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,154,173.32/15,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.66

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