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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.16, 20,839.02 and 9,129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.16, 20,839.02 and 9,129.52 is: 12,592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.16 : 20,839.02 = 9,129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.16/20,839.02 = 9,129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.16x = 20,839.02 × 9,129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.16x = 190,250,249.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,250,249.87/15,108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.55

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