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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.28, 20,805.76 and 9,109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.28, 20,805.76 and 9,109.68 is: 12,568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.28 : 20,805.76 = 9,109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.28/20,805.76 = 9,109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.28x = 20,805.76 × 9,109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.28x = 189,533,815.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,533,815.76/15,080.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.32

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