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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.24, 20,759.67 and 9,744.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.24, 20,759.67 and 9,744.76 is: 13,443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.24 : 20,759.67 = 9,744.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.24/20,759.67 = 9,744.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.24x = 20,759.67 × 9,744.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.24x = 202,298,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,298,001.83/15,048.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.30

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