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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.35, 20,746.83 and 9,446.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.35, 20,746.83 and 9,446.15 is: 13,036.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.35 : 20,746.83 = 9,446.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.35/20,746.83 = 9,446.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.35x = 20,746.83 × 9,446.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.35x = 195,977,564.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,977,564.47/15,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,036.19

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