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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.45, 20,732.10 and 9,058.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.45, 20,732.10 and 9,058.39 is: 12,500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.45 : 20,732.10 = 9,058.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.45/20,732.10 = 9,058.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.45x = 20,732.10 × 9,058.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.45x = 187,799,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,799,447.32/15,023.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.42

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