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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.10, 20,801.88 and 9,104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.10, 20,801.88 and 9,104.62 is: 12,565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.10 : 20,801.88 = 9,104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.10/20,801.88 = 9,104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.10x = 20,801.88 × 9,104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.10x = 189,393,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,393,212.69/15,072.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.81

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