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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.37, 20,734.44 and 9,056.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.37, 20,734.44 and 9,056.89 is: 12,499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.37 : 20,734.44 = 9,056.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.37/20,734.44 = 9,056.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.37x = 20,734.44 × 9,056.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.37x = 187,789,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,789,542.29/15,024.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.00

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