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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,090.06, 20,824.42 and 9,125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,090.06, 20,824.42 and 9,125.72 is: 12,593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.06 : 20,824.42 = 9,125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.06/20,824.42 = 9,125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.06x = 20,824.42 × 9,125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.06x = 190,037,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,037,721.96/15,090.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.57

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