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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,070.26, 20,791.98 and 9,099.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,070.26, 20,791.98 and 9,099.66 is: 12,554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,070.26 : 20,791.98 = 9,099.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,070.26/20,791.98 = 9,099.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,070.26x = 20,791.98 × 9,099.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,070.26x = 189,199,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,199,948.73/15,070.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.52

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