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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.10, 20,780.72 and 9,088.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.10, 20,780.72 and 9,088.60 is: 12,542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.10 : 20,780.72 = 9,088.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.10/20,780.72 = 9,088.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.10x = 20,780.72 × 9,088.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.10x = 188,867,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,867,606.35/15,058.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.59

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