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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.88, 20,766.12 and 9,075.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.88, 20,766.12 and 9,075.80 is: 12,527.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.88 : 20,766.12 = 9,075.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.88/20,766.12 = 9,075.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.88x = 20,766.12 × 9,075.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.88x = 188,469,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,469,151.90/15,043.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,527.96

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