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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.80, 20,720.32 and 9,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.80, 20,720.32 and 9,041.92 is: 12,482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.80 : 20,720.32 = 9,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.80/20,720.32 = 9,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.80x = 20,720.32 × 9,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.80x = 187,351,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,351,475.81/15,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.78

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