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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.99, 20,773.86 and 9,084.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.99, 20,773.86 and 9,084.55 is: 12,537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.99 : 20,773.86 = 9,084.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.99/20,773.86 = 9,084.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.99x = 20,773.86 × 9,084.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.99x = 188,721,169.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,721,169.86/15,052.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.12

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