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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.19, 20,848.17 and 9,141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.19, 20,848.17 and 9,141.14 is: 12,615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.19 : 20,848.17 = 9,141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.19/20,848.17 = 9,141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.19x = 20,848.17 × 9,141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.19x = 190,575,936.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,575,936.47/15,106.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,615.76

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