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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.48, 20,743.34 and 9,727.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.48, 20,743.34 and 9,727.58 is: 13,422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.48 : 20,743.34 = 9,727.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.48/20,743.34 = 9,727.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.48x = 20,743.34 × 9,727.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.48x = 201,782,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,782,346.96/15,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,422.20

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