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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.76, 20,767.08 and 9,458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.76, 20,767.08 and 9,458.52 is: 13,050.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.76 : 20,767.08 = 9,458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.76/20,767.08 = 9,458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.76x = 20,767.08 × 9,458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.76x = 196,425,841.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,425,841.52/15,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.89

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