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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.88, 20,804.04 and 9,412.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.88, 20,804.04 and 9,412.98 is: 12,990.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.88 : 20,804.04 = 9,412.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.88/20,804.04 = 9,412.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.88x = 20,804.04 × 9,412.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.88x = 195,828,012.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,828,012.44/15,074.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,990.35

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