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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,102.67, 20,843.33 and 9,137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,102.67, 20,843.33 and 9,137.63 is: 12,610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,102.67 : 20,843.33 = 9,137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,102.67/20,843.33 = 9,137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,102.67x = 20,843.33 × 9,137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,102.67x = 190,458,637.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,458,637.51/15,102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,610.92

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