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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.47, 20,844.71 and 9,135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.47, 20,844.71 and 9,135.15 is: 12,607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.47 : 20,844.71 = 9,135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.47/20,844.71 = 9,135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.47x = 20,844.71 × 9,135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.47x = 190,419,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,419,552.56/15,103.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,607.67

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