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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.57, 20,751.92 and 9,064.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.57, 20,751.92 and 9,064.75 is: 12,514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.57 : 20,751.92 = 9,064.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.57/20,751.92 = 9,064.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.57x = 20,751.92 × 9,064.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.57x = 188,110,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,110,966.82/15,031.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.39

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