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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.26, 20,803.02 and 9,107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.26, 20,803.02 and 9,107.66 is: 12,565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.26 : 20,803.02 = 9,107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.26/20,803.02 = 9,107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.26x = 20,803.02 × 9,107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.26x = 189,466,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,466,833.13/15,078.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.56

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