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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.56, 20,759.76 and 9,732.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.56, 20,759.76 and 9,732.96 is: 13,428.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.56 : 20,759.76 = 9,732.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.56/20,759.76 = 9,732.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.56x = 20,759.76 × 9,732.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.56x = 202,053,913.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,053,913.69/15,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,428.58

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