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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.59, 20,835.45 and 9,132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.59, 20,835.45 and 9,132.13 is: 12,600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.59 : 20,835.45 = 9,132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.59/20,835.45 = 9,132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.59x = 20,835.45 × 9,132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.59x = 190,272,038.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,272,038.01/15,100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,600.30

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