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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.54, 20,819.97 and 9,117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.54, 20,819.97 and 9,117.05 is: 12,581.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.54 : 20,819.97 = 9,117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.54/20,819.97 = 9,117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.54x = 20,819.97 × 9,117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.54x = 189,816,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,816,603.39/15,086.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,581.86

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