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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.62, 20,776.14 and 9,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.62, 20,776.14 and 9,086.20 is: 12,539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.62 : 20,776.14 = 9,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.62/20,776.14 = 9,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.62x = 20,776.14 × 9,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.62x = 188,776,111.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,776,111.33/15,054.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,539.42

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