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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.78, 20,840.28 and 9,132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.78, 20,840.28 and 9,132.12 is: 12,599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.78 : 20,840.28 = 9,132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.78/20,840.28 = 9,132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.78x = 20,840.28 × 9,132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.78x = 190,315,937.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,315,937.79/15,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,599.72

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