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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.22, 20,802.15 and 9,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.22, 20,802.15 and 9,481.50 is: 13,079.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.22 : 20,802.15 = 9,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.22/20,802.15 = 9,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.22x = 20,802.15 × 9,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.22x = 197,235,585.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,235,585.23/15,080.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,079.09

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