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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.91, 20,846.04 and 9,364.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.91, 20,846.04 and 9,364.77 is: 12,919.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.91 : 20,846.04 = 9,364.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.91/20,846.04 = 9,364.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.91x = 20,846.04 × 9,364.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.91x = 195,218,265.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,218,265.78/15,109.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,919.89

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