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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.59, 20,717.37 and 9,044.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.59, 20,717.37 and 9,044.51 is: 12,481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.59 : 20,717.37 = 9,044.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.59/20,717.37 = 9,044.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.59x = 20,717.37 × 9,044.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.59x = 187,378,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,378,356.55/15,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.42

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