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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.32, 20,861.26 and 9,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.32, 20,861.26 and 9,149.72 is: 12,624.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.32 : 20,861.26 = 9,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.32/20,861.26 = 9,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.32x = 20,861.26 × 9,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.32x = 190,874,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,874,687.85/15,119.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,624.56

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