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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.34, 20,835.11 and 9,131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.34, 20,835.11 and 9,131.88 is: 12,599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.34 : 20,835.11 = 9,131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.34/20,835.11 = 9,131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.34x = 20,835.11 × 9,131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.34x = 190,263,678.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,263,678.65/15,100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,599.96

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