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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.37, 20,737.20 and 9,058.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.37, 20,737.20 and 9,058.89 is: 12,501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.37 : 20,737.20 = 9,058.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.37/20,737.20 = 9,058.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.37x = 20,737.20 × 9,058.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.37x = 187,856,013.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,856,013.71/15,026.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.76

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