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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.99, 20,759.33 and 9,744.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.99, 20,759.33 and 9,744.51 is: 13,442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.99 : 20,759.33 = 9,744.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.99/20,759.33 = 9,744.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.99x = 20,759.33 × 9,744.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.99x = 202,289,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,289,450.06/15,047.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.96

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