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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.52, 20,835.36 and 9,132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.52, 20,835.36 and 9,132.06 is: 12,600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.52 : 20,835.36 = 9,132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.52/20,835.36 = 9,132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.52x = 20,835.36 × 9,132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.52x = 190,269,757.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,269,757.64/15,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,600.21

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