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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.67, 20,813.14 and 9,110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.67, 20,813.14 and 9,110.81 is: 12,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.67 : 20,813.14 = 9,110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.67/20,813.14 = 9,110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.67x = 20,813.14 × 9,110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.67x = 189,624,564.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,624,564.04/15,082.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,572.35

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