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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.18, 20,770.65 and 9,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.18, 20,770.65 and 9,005.34 is: 12,427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.18 : 20,770.65 = 9,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.18/20,770.65 = 9,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.18x = 20,770.65 × 9,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.18x = 187,046,765.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,046,765.27/15,051.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,427.38

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