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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,085.42, 20,816.94 and 9,113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,085.42, 20,816.94 and 9,113.56 is: 12,576.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,085.42 : 20,816.94 = 9,113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,085.42/20,816.94 = 9,113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,085.42x = 20,816.94 × 9,113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,085.42x = 189,716,431.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,716,431.71/15,085.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,576.15

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