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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.03, 20,871.32 and 9,755.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.03, 20,871.32 and 9,755.66 is: 13,455.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.03 : 20,871.32 = 9,755.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.03/20,871.32 = 9,755.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.03x = 20,871.32 × 9,755.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.03x = 203,613,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,613,348.54/15,132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,455.79

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