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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.70, 20,783.16 and 9,091.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.70, 20,783.16 and 9,091.77 is: 12,547.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.70 : 20,783.16 = 9,091.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.70/20,783.16 = 9,091.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.70x = 20,783.16 × 9,091.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.70x = 188,955,710.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,955,710.59/15,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.11

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