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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,037.26, 20,751.75 and 9,741.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,037.26, 20,751.75 and 9,741.29 is: 13,443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,037.26 : 20,751.75 = 9,741.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,037.26/20,751.75 = 9,741.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,037.26x = 20,751.75 × 9,741.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,037.26x = 202,148,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,148,814.76/15,037.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.19

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