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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.28, 20,807.53 and 9,108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.28, 20,807.53 and 9,108.91 is: 12,569.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.28 : 20,807.53 = 9,108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.28/20,807.53 = 9,108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.28x = 20,807.53 × 9,108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.28x = 189,533,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,533,768.51/15,078.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.99

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