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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140.54, 20,885.31 and 9,089.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140.54, 20,885.31 and 9,089.17 is: 12,537.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140.54 : 20,885.31 = 9,089.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140.54/20,885.31 = 9,089.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140.54x = 20,885.31 × 9,089.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140.54x = 189,830,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,830,133.09/15,140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.87

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