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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.76, 20,868.48 and 9,154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.76, 20,868.48 and 9,154.52 is: 12,633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.76 : 20,868.48 = 9,154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.76/20,868.48 = 9,154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.76x = 20,868.48 × 9,154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.76x = 191,040,917.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,040,917.53/15,121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.51

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