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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.44, 20,773.44 and 9,083.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.44, 20,773.44 and 9,083.79 is: 12,536.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.44 : 20,773.44 = 9,083.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.44/20,773.44 = 9,083.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.44x = 20,773.44 × 9,083.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.44x = 188,701,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,701,566.54/15,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,536.28

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