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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,084.02, 20,802.29 and 9,419.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,084.02, 20,802.29 and 9,419.29 is: 12,990.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,084.02 : 20,802.29 = 9,419.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,084.02/20,802.29 = 9,419.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,084.02x = 20,802.29 × 9,419.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,084.02x = 195,942,703.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,942,703.07/15,084.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,990.08

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