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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.07, 20,752.61 and 9,065.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.07, 20,752.61 and 9,065.25 is: 12,515.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.07 : 20,752.61 = 9,065.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.07/20,752.61 = 9,065.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.07x = 20,752.61 × 9,065.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.07x = 188,127,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,127,552.48/15,032.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.08

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