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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.26, 20,849.94 and 9,141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.26, 20,849.94 and 9,141.66 is: 12,612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.26 : 20,849.94 = 9,141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.26/20,849.94 = 9,141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.26x = 20,849.94 × 9,141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.26x = 190,603,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,603,062.50/15,112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,612.48

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