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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,123.06, 20,864.30 and 9,152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,123.06, 20,864.30 and 9,152.55 is: 12,627.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,123.06 : 20,864.30 = 9,152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,123.06/20,864.30 = 9,152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,123.06x = 20,864.30 × 9,152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,123.06x = 190,961,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,961,503.20/15,123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.17

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