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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.59, 20,723.48 and 9,972.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.59, 20,723.48 and 9,972.11 is: 13,761.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.59 : 20,723.48 = 9,972.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.59/20,723.48 = 9,972.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.59x = 20,723.48 × 9,972.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.59x = 206,656,861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,656,861.49/15,016.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,761.90

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