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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.89, 20,809.82 and 9,112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.89, 20,809.82 and 9,112.38 is: 12,573.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.89 : 20,809.82 = 9,112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.89/20,809.82 = 9,112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.89x = 20,809.82 × 9,112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.89x = 189,626,942.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,626,942.01/15,081.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.16

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