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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.78, 20,753.46 and 9,740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.78, 20,753.46 and 9,740.52 is: 13,438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.78 : 20,753.46 = 9,740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.78/20,753.46 = 9,740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.78x = 20,753.46 × 9,740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.78x = 202,149,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,149,492.20/15,042.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,438.31

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