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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.76, 20,759.36 and 9,076.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.76, 20,759.36 and 9,076.11 is: 12,521.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.76 : 20,759.36 = 9,076.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.76/20,759.36 = 9,076.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.76x = 20,759.36 × 9,076.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.76x = 188,414,189.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,414,189.51/15,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.08

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