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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.75, 20,800.58 and 9,101.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.75, 20,800.58 and 9,101.85 is: 12,563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.75 : 20,800.58 = 9,101.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.75/20,800.58 = 9,101.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.75x = 20,800.58 × 9,101.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.75x = 189,323,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,323,759.07/15,069.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.17

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