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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.76, 20,711.25 and 9,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.76, 20,711.25 and 9,041.16 is: 12,473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.76 : 20,711.25 = 9,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.76/20,711.25 = 9,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.76x = 20,711.25 × 9,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.76x = 187,253,725.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,253,725.05/15,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,473.80

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