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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.50, 20,809.67 and 9,110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.50, 20,809.67 and 9,110.05 is: 12,571.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.50 : 20,809.67 = 9,110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.50/20,809.67 = 9,110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.50x = 20,809.67 × 9,110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.50x = 189,577,036.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,577,036.61/15,079.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.84

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