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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.09, 20,740.90 and 9,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.09, 20,740.90 and 9,062.68 is: 12,506.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.09 : 20,740.90 = 9,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.09/20,740.90 = 9,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.09x = 20,740.90 × 9,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.09x = 187,968,139.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,968,139.61/15,029.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,506.95

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