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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.66, 20,738.76 and 9,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.66, 20,738.76 and 9,365.76 is: 12,925.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.66 : 20,738.76 = 9,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.66/20,738.76 = 9,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.66x = 20,738.76 × 9,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.66x = 194,234,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,234,248.86/15,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,925.12

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