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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.28, 20,767.20 and 9,082.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.28, 20,767.20 and 9,082.32 is: 12,534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.28 : 20,767.20 = 9,082.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.28/20,767.20 = 9,082.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.28x = 20,767.20 × 9,082.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.28x = 188,614,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,614,355.90/15,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.78

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