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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.98, 20,814.48 and 9,113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.98, 20,814.48 and 9,113.46 is: 12,576.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.98 : 20,814.48 = 9,113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.98/20,814.48 = 9,113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.98x = 20,814.48 × 9,113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.98x = 189,691,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,691,930.90/15,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,576.56

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