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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.76, 20,870.18 and 9,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.76, 20,870.18 and 9,462.20 is: 13,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.76 : 20,870.18 = 9,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.76/20,870.18 = 9,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.76x = 20,870.18 × 9,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.76x = 197,477,817.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,477,817.20/15,121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.18

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