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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.59, 20,726.67 and 9,059.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.59, 20,726.67 and 9,059.01 is: 12,493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.59 : 20,726.67 = 9,059.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.59/20,726.67 = 9,059.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.59x = 20,726.67 × 9,059.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.59x = 187,763,110.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,763,110.80/15,028.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.73

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