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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.05, 20,976.43 and 9,240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.05, 20,976.43 and 9,240.60 is: 12,744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.05 : 20,976.43 = 9,240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.05/20,976.43 = 9,240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.05x = 20,976.43 × 9,240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.05x = 193,834,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,834,799.06/15,209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,744.70

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