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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.83, 20,764.96 and 9,750.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.83, 20,764.96 and 9,750.85 is: 13,456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.83 : 20,764.96 = 9,750.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.83/20,764.96 = 9,750.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.83x = 20,764.96 × 9,750.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.83x = 202,475,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,475,933.93/15,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.38

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