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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.09, 20,739.52 and 9,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.09, 20,739.52 and 9,061.68 is: 12,505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.09 : 20,739.52 = 9,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.09/20,739.52 = 9,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.09x = 20,739.52 × 9,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.09x = 187,934,893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,934,893.59/15,028.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.57

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