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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.79, 20,877.48 and 9,083.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.79, 20,877.48 and 9,083.48 is: 12,530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.79 : 20,877.48 = 9,083.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.79/20,877.48 = 9,083.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.79x = 20,877.48 × 9,083.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.79x = 189,640,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,640,067.64/15,134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.08

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