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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.53, 20,762.07 and 9,078.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.53, 20,762.07 and 9,078.61 is: 12,529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.53 : 20,762.07 = 9,078.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.53/20,762.07 = 9,078.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.53x = 20,762.07 × 9,078.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.53x = 188,490,690.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,490,690.93/15,043.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,529.68

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