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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.78, 20,712.84 and 9,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.78, 20,712.84 and 9,042.32 is: 12,478.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.78 : 20,712.84 = 9,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.78/20,712.84 = 9,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.78x = 20,712.84 × 9,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.78x = 187,292,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,292,127.39/15,008.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,478.84

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