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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.37, 20,757.56 and 9,074.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.37, 20,757.56 and 9,074.64 is: 12,519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.37 : 20,757.56 = 9,074.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.37/20,757.56 = 9,074.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.37x = 20,757.56 × 9,074.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.37x = 188,367,338.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,367,338.91/15,046.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,519.13

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