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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.76, 20,739.96 and 9,059.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.76, 20,739.96 and 9,059.82 is: 12,499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.76 : 20,739.96 = 9,059.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.76/20,739.96 = 9,059.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.76x = 20,739.96 × 9,059.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.76x = 187,900,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,900,304.41/15,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.39

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