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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.49, 20,805.18 and 9,107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.49, 20,805.18 and 9,107.02 is: 12,569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.49 : 20,805.18 = 9,107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.49/20,805.18 = 9,107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.49x = 20,805.18 × 9,107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.49x = 189,473,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,473,190.36/15,074.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.13

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