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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,102.78, 20,837.52 and 9,130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,102.78, 20,837.52 and 9,130.11 is: 12,596.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,102.78 : 20,837.52 = 9,130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,102.78/20,837.52 = 9,130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,102.78x = 20,837.52 × 9,130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,102.78x = 190,248,849.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,248,849.73/15,102.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.94

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