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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.30, 20,846.31 and 9,137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.30, 20,846.31 and 9,137.22 is: 12,609.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.30 : 20,846.31 = 9,137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.30/20,846.31 = 9,137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.30x = 20,846.31 × 9,137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.30x = 190,477,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,477,320.66/15,105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,609.97

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