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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.46, 20,761.62 and 9,670.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.46, 20,761.62 and 9,670.08 is: 13,343.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.46 : 20,761.62 = 9,670.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.46/20,761.62 = 9,670.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.46x = 20,761.62 × 9,670.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.46x = 200,766,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,766,567.92/15,046.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.11

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