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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.42, 20,777.99 and 9,085.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.42, 20,777.99 and 9,085.48 is: 12,540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.42 : 20,777.99 = 9,085.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.42/20,777.99 = 9,085.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.42x = 20,777.99 × 9,085.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.42x = 188,777,915.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,777,915.21/15,053.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.53

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