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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.42, 20,810.04 and 9,108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.42, 20,810.04 and 9,108.56 is: 12,569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.42 : 20,810.04 = 9,108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.42/20,810.04 = 9,108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.42x = 20,810.04 × 9,108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.42x = 189,549,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,549,497.94/15,080.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.25

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