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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.01, 20,771.87 and 9,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.01, 20,771.87 and 9,083.25 is: 12,531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.01 : 20,771.87 = 9,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.01/20,771.87 = 9,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.01x = 20,771.87 × 9,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.01x = 188,676,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,676,042.76/15,056.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531.61

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