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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.30, 20,844.93 and 9,136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.30, 20,844.93 and 9,136.22 is: 12,608.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.30 : 20,844.93 = 9,136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.30/20,844.93 = 9,136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.30x = 20,844.93 × 9,136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.30x = 190,443,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,443,866.36/15,104.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.59

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