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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.52, 20,845.08 and 9,134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.52, 20,845.08 and 9,134.98 is: 12,605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.52 : 20,845.08 = 9,134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.52/20,845.08 = 9,134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.52x = 20,845.08 × 9,134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.52x = 190,419,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,419,388.90/15,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.95

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