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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.80, 20,777.80 and 9,087.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.80, 20,777.80 and 9,087.33 is: 12,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.80 : 20,777.80 = 9,087.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.80/20,777.80 = 9,087.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.80x = 20,777.80 × 9,087.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.80x = 188,814,725.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,814,725.27/15,054.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.83

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