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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.11, 20,805.09 and 9,105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.11, 20,805.09 and 9,105.78 is: 12,564.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.11 : 20,805.09 = 9,105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.11/20,805.09 = 9,105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.11x = 20,805.09 × 9,105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.11x = 189,446,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,446,572.42/15,078.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.34

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