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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.63, 20,875.54 and 9,076.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.63, 20,875.54 and 9,076.14 is: 12,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.63 : 20,875.54 = 9,076.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.63/20,875.54 = 9,076.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.63x = 20,875.54 × 9,076.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.63x = 189,469,323.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,469,323.62/15,125.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.38

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