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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.82, 20,783.08 and 9,090.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.82, 20,783.08 and 9,090.33 is: 12,544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.82 : 20,783.08 = 9,090.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.82/20,783.08 = 9,090.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.82x = 20,783.08 × 9,090.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.82x = 188,924,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,924,989.04/15,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.97

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