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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.49, 20,742.62 and 9,063.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.49, 20,742.62 and 9,063.27 is: 12,510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.49 : 20,742.62 = 9,063.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.49/20,742.62 = 9,063.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.49x = 20,742.62 × 9,063.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.49x = 187,995,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,995,920.25/15,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,510.97

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