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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.44, 20,770.22 and 9,744.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.44, 20,770.22 and 9,744.53 is: 13,452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.44 : 20,770.22 = 9,744.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.44/20,770.22 = 9,744.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.44x = 20,770.22 × 9,744.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.44x = 202,395,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,395,952.41/15,045.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,452.32

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