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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.52, 20,861.10 and 9,150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.52, 20,861.10 and 9,150.15 is: 12,627.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.52 : 20,861.10 = 9,150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.52/20,861.10 = 9,150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.52x = 20,861.10 × 9,150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.52x = 190,882,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,882,194.17/15,116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.39

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