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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.62, 20,744.37 and 9,065.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.62, 20,744.37 and 9,065.21 is: 12,510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.62 : 20,744.37 = 9,065.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.62/20,744.37 = 9,065.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.62x = 20,744.37 × 9,065.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.62x = 188,051,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,051,966.65/15,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,510.43

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