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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.76, 20,861.67 and 9,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.76, 20,861.67 and 9,150.16 is: 12,624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.76 : 20,861.67 = 9,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.76/20,861.67 = 9,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.76x = 20,861.67 × 9,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.76x = 190,887,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,887,618.37/15,120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,624.21

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