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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.12, 20,748.64 and 9,065.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.12, 20,748.64 and 9,065.76 is: 12,512.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.12 : 20,748.64 = 9,065.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.12/20,748.64 = 9,065.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.12x = 20,748.64 × 9,065.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.12x = 188,102,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,102,190.57/15,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.52

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