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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.56, 20,747.48 and 9,652.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.56, 20,747.48 and 9,652.17 is: 13,326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.56 : 20,747.48 = 9,652.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.56/20,747.48 = 9,652.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.56x = 20,747.48 × 9,652.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.56x = 200,258,204.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,258,204.03/15,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.06

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