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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.45, 20,729.30 and 9,060.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.45, 20,729.30 and 9,060.81 is: 12,496.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.45 : 20,729.30 = 9,060.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.45/20,729.30 = 9,060.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.45x = 20,729.30 × 9,060.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.45x = 187,824,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,824,203.43/15,030.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,496.25

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