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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.46, 20,793.28 and 9,412.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.46, 20,793.28 and 9,412.73 is: 12,981.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.46 : 20,793.28 = 9,412.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.46/20,793.28 = 9,412.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.46x = 20,793.28 × 9,412.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.46x = 195,721,530.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,721,530.45/15,077.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,981.07

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