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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.92, 20,731.12 and 9,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.92, 20,731.12 and 9,056.80 is: 12,493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.92 : 20,731.12 = 9,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.92/20,731.12 = 9,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.92x = 20,731.12 × 9,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.92x = 187,757,607.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,757,607.62/15,028.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.09

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