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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.84, 20,837.18 and 9,133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.84, 20,837.18 and 9,133.38 is: 12,602.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.84 : 20,837.18 = 9,133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.84/20,837.18 = 9,133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.84x = 20,837.18 × 9,133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.84x = 190,313,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,313,837.40/15,101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,602.03

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