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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.24, 20,838.96 and 9,130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.24, 20,838.96 and 9,130.84 is: 12,600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.24 : 20,838.96 = 9,130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.24/20,838.96 = 9,130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.24x = 20,838.96 × 9,130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.24x = 190,277,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,277,209.53/15,100.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,600.94

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