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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,089.03, 20,809.22 and 9,424.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,089.03, 20,809.22 and 9,424.29 is: 12,997.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,089.03 : 20,809.22 = 9,424.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,089.03/20,809.22 = 9,424.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,089.03x = 20,809.22 × 9,424.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,089.03x = 196,112,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,112,123.95/15,089.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,997.00

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