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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,038.02, 20,739 and 9,727.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,038.02, 20,739 and 9,727.30 is: 13,414.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,038.02 : 20,739 = 9,727.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,038.02/20,739 = 9,727.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,038.02x = 20,739 × 9,727.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,038.02x = 201,734,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,734,474.70/15,038.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,414.96

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