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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,070.91, 20,798.36 and 9,101.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,070.91, 20,798.36 and 9,101.39 is: 12,560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,070.91 : 20,798.36 = 9,101.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,070.91/20,798.36 = 9,101.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,070.91x = 20,798.36 × 9,101.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,070.91x = 189,293,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,293,836.22/15,070.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.22

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