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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.91, 20,847.42 and 9,365.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.91, 20,847.42 and 9,365.77 is: 12,921.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.91 : 20,847.42 = 9,365.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.91/20,847.42 = 9,365.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.91x = 20,847.42 × 9,365.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.91x = 195,252,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,252,140.81/15,110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,921.27

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