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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.84, 20,780.16 and 9,466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.84, 20,780.16 and 9,466.88 is: 13,062.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.84 : 20,780.16 = 9,466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.84/20,780.16 = 9,466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.84x = 20,780.16 × 9,466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.84x = 196,723,281.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,723,281.10/15,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.77

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