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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.80, 20,765.96 and 9,749.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.80, 20,765.96 and 9,749.32 is: 13,449.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.80 : 20,765.96 = 9,749.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.80/20,765.96 = 9,749.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.80x = 20,765.96 × 9,749.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.80x = 202,453,989.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,453,989.15/15,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,449.59

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