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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.76, 20,867.18 and 9,154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.76, 20,867.18 and 9,154.16 is: 12,629.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.76 : 20,867.18 = 9,154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.76/20,867.18 = 9,154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.76x = 20,867.18 × 9,154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.76x = 191,021,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,021,504.47/15,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.72

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