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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.18, 20,772.03 and 9,006.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.18, 20,772.03 and 9,006.34 is: 12,428.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.18 : 20,772.03 = 9,006.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.18/20,772.03 = 9,006.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.18x = 20,772.03 × 9,006.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.18x = 187,079,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,079,964.67/15,052.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.76

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