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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.57, 20,750.54 and 9,063.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.57, 20,750.54 and 9,063.75 is: 12,513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.57 : 20,750.54 = 9,063.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.57/20,750.54 = 9,063.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.57x = 20,750.54 × 9,063.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.57x = 188,077,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,077,661.61/15,030.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.01

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