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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.44, 20,732.26 and 9,724.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.44, 20,732.26 and 9,724.97 is: 13,415.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.44 : 20,732.26 = 9,724.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.44/20,732.26 = 9,724.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.44x = 20,732.26 × 9,724.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.44x = 201,620,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,620,606.53/15,028.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,415.94

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