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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.26, 20,758.66 and 9,075.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.26, 20,758.66 and 9,075.61 is: 12,520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.26 : 20,758.66 = 9,075.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.26/20,758.66 = 9,075.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.26x = 20,758.66 × 9,075.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.26x = 188,397,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,397,502.28/15,047.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.39

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