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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,123.43, 20,867.34 and 9,155.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,123.43, 20,867.34 and 9,155.65 is: 12,632.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,123.43 : 20,867.34 = 9,155.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,123.43/20,867.34 = 9,155.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,123.43x = 20,867.34 × 9,155.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,123.43x = 191,054,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,054,031.26/15,123.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.99

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