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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.09, 20,738.14 and 9,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.09, 20,738.14 and 9,060.68 is: 12,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.09 : 20,738.14 = 9,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.09/20,738.14 = 9,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.09x = 20,738.14 × 9,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.09x = 187,901,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,901,730.50/15,027.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,504.20

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