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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.84, 20,784.78 and 9,473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.84, 20,784.78 and 9,473.88 is: 13,069.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.84 : 20,784.78 = 9,473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.84/20,784.78 = 9,473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.84x = 20,784.78 × 9,473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.84x = 196,912,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,912,511.55/15,066.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.26

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