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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.64, 20,770.04 and 9,081.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.64, 20,770.04 and 9,081.16 is: 12,532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.64 : 20,770.04 = 9,081.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.64/20,770.04 = 9,081.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.64x = 20,770.04 × 9,081.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.64x = 188,616,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,616,071.06/15,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.09

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