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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.25, 20,747.27 and 9,735.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.25, 20,747.27 and 9,735.77 is: 13,430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.25 : 20,747.27 = 9,735.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.25/20,747.27 = 9,735.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.25x = 20,747.27 × 9,735.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.25x = 201,990,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,990,725.06/15,039.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.91

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