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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.48, 20,747.47 and 9,730.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.48, 20,747.47 and 9,730.58 is: 13,426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.48 : 20,747.47 = 9,730.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.48/20,747.47 = 9,730.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.48x = 20,747.47 × 9,730.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.48x = 201,884,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,884,916.63/15,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,426.34

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