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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.50, 20,729.01 and 9,650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.50, 20,729.01 and 9,650.26 is: 13,312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.50 : 20,729.01 = 9,650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.50/20,729.01 = 9,650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.50x = 20,729.01 × 9,650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.50x = 200,040,336.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,040,336.04/15,026.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.50

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