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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.84, 20,804.73 and 9,105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.84, 20,804.73 and 9,105.51 is: 12,563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.84 : 20,804.73 = 9,105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.84/20,804.73 = 9,105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.84x = 20,804.73 × 9,105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.84x = 189,437,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,437,677.06/15,077.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.98

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