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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.25, 20,807.61 and 9,108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.25, 20,807.61 and 9,108.77 is: 12,571.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.25 : 20,807.61 = 9,108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.25/20,807.61 = 9,108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.25x = 20,807.61 × 9,108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.25x = 189,531,733.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,531,733.74/15,076.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.55

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