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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.92, 20,803.89 and 9,105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.92, 20,803.89 and 9,105.40 is: 12,565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.92 : 20,803.89 = 9,105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.92/20,803.89 = 9,105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.92x = 20,803.89 × 9,105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.92x = 189,427,740.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,427,740.01/15,074.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.75

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