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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.78, 20,836.14 and 9,129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.78, 20,836.14 and 9,129.12 is: 12,595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.78 : 20,836.14 = 9,129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.78/20,836.14 = 9,129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.78x = 20,836.14 × 9,129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.78x = 190,215,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,215,622.40/15,101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.58

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