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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.05, 20,727.66 and 9,637.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.05, 20,727.66 and 9,637.79 is: 13,306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.05 : 20,727.66 = 9,637.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.05/20,727.66 = 9,637.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.05x = 20,727.66 × 9,637.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.05x = 199,768,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,768,766.77/15,013.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,306.34

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