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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.34, 20,733.69 and 12,909.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.34, 20,733.69 and 12,909.21 is: 17,802.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.34 : 20,733.69 = 12,909.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.34/20,733.69 = 12,909.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.34x = 20,733.69 × 12,909.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.34x = 267,655,506.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,655,506.45/15,034.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,802.94

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