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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.76, 20,845.02 and 9,137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.76, 20,845.02 and 9,137.52 is: 12,610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.76 : 20,845.02 = 9,137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.76/20,845.02 = 9,137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.76x = 20,845.02 × 9,137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.76x = 190,471,787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,471,787.15/15,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,610.05

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