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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.02, 20,812.37 and 9,111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.02, 20,812.37 and 9,111.54 is: 12,574.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.02 : 20,812.37 = 9,111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.02/20,812.37 = 9,111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.02x = 20,812.37 × 9,111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.02x = 189,632,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,632,682.80/15,081.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,574.26

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