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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.56, 20,746.10 and 9,651.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.56, 20,746.10 and 9,651.17 is: 13,324.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.56 : 20,746.10 = 9,651.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.56/20,746.10 = 9,651.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.56x = 20,746.10 × 9,651.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.56x = 200,224,070.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,224,070.09/15,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,324.68

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