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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.26, 20,710.56 and 9,040.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.26, 20,710.56 and 9,040.66 is: 12,473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.26 : 20,710.56 = 9,040.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.26/20,710.56 = 9,040.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.26x = 20,710.56 × 9,040.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.26x = 187,237,131.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,237,131.37/15,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,473.11

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