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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.29, 20,826.99 and 9,126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.29, 20,826.99 and 9,126.21 is: 12,592.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.29 : 20,826.99 = 9,126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.29/20,826.99 = 9,126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.29x = 20,826.99 × 9,126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.29x = 190,071,484.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,071,484.41/15,094.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.28

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