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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.13, 20,762.70 and 9,672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.13, 20,762.70 and 9,672.06 is: 13,335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.13 : 20,762.70 = 9,672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.13/20,762.70 = 9,672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.13x = 20,762.70 × 9,672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.13x = 200,818,080.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,818,080.16/15,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.30

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