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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.80, 20,831.82 and 9,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.80, 20,831.82 and 9,126.72 is: 12,595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.80 : 20,831.82 = 9,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.80/20,831.82 = 9,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.80x = 20,831.82 × 9,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.80x = 190,126,188.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,126,188.23/15,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.48

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