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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.12, 20,750.58 and 9,069.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.12, 20,750.58 and 9,069.71 is: 12,516.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.12 : 20,750.58 = 9,069.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.12/20,750.58 = 9,069.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.12x = 20,750.58 × 9,069.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.12x = 188,201,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,201,639.18/15,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.64

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