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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.17, 20,747.19 and 12,064.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.17, 20,747.19 and 12,064.15 is: 16,640.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.17 : 20,747.19 = 12,064.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.17/20,747.19 = 12,064.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.17x = 20,747.19 × 12,064.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.17x = 250,297,212.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,297,212.24/15,041.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,640.81

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