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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.26, 20,865.03 and 9,152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.26, 20,865.03 and 9,152.02 is: 12,630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.26 : 20,865.03 = 9,152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.26/20,865.03 = 9,152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.26x = 20,865.03 × 9,152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.26x = 190,957,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,957,171.86/15,119.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.06

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