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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.44, 20,781.72 and 9,089.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.44, 20,781.72 and 9,089.78 is: 12,544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.44 : 20,781.72 = 9,089.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.44/20,781.72 = 9,089.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.44x = 20,781.72 × 9,089.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.44x = 188,901,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,901,158.91/15,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.54

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