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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.06, 20,776.71 and 9,086.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.06, 20,776.71 and 9,086.62 is: 12,539.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.06 : 20,776.71 = 9,086.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.06/20,776.71 = 9,086.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.06x = 20,776.71 × 9,086.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.06x = 188,790,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,790,068.62/15,055.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,539.97

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