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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.24, 20,806.14 and 9,106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.24, 20,806.14 and 9,106.76 is: 12,567.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.24 : 20,806.14 = 9,106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.24/20,806.14 = 9,106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.24x = 20,806.14 × 9,106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.24x = 189,476,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,476,523.51/15,077.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,567.06

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