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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.84, 20,774.64 and 9,462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.84, 20,774.64 and 9,462.88 is: 13,057.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.84 : 20,774.64 = 9,462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.84/20,774.64 = 9,462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.84x = 20,774.64 × 9,462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.84x = 196,587,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,587,925.36/15,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,057.25

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