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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.81, 20,822.70 and 9,124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.81, 20,822.70 and 9,124.47 is: 12,591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.81 : 20,822.70 = 9,124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.81/20,822.70 = 9,124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.81x = 20,822.70 × 9,124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.81x = 189,996,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,996,101.47/15,088.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.85

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