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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.26, 20,757.30 and 9,074.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.26, 20,757.30 and 9,074.61 is: 12,519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.26 : 20,757.30 = 9,074.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.26/20,757.30 = 9,074.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.26x = 20,757.30 × 9,074.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.26x = 188,364,402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,364,402.15/15,046.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,519.02

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