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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.77, 20,834.33 and 9,131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.77, 20,834.33 and 9,131.31 is: 12,599.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.77 : 20,834.33 = 9,131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.77/20,834.33 = 9,131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.77x = 20,834.33 × 9,131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.77x = 190,244,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,244,680.22/15,099.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,599.18

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