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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.76, 20,874.04 and 9,158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.76, 20,874.04 and 9,158.56 is: 12,639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.76 : 20,874.04 = 9,158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.76/20,874.04 = 9,158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.76x = 20,874.04 × 9,158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.76x = 191,176,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,176,147.78/15,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,639.11

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