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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,071.39, 20,798.94 and 9,104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,071.39, 20,798.94 and 9,104.12 is: 12,563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,071.39 : 20,798.94 = 9,104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,071.39/20,798.94 = 9,104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,071.39x = 20,798.94 × 9,104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,071.39x = 189,356,045.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,356,045.63/15,071.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.94

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