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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,113.16, 20,845.80 and 9,134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,113.16, 20,845.80 and 9,134.46 is: 12,599.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,113.16 : 20,845.80 = 9,134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,113.16/20,845.80 = 9,134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,113.16x = 20,845.80 × 9,134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,113.16x = 190,415,126.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,415,126.27/15,113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,599.29

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