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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,129.76, 20,879.52 and 9,162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,129.76, 20,879.52 and 9,162.52 is: 12,644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,129.76 : 20,879.52 = 9,162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,129.76/20,879.52 = 9,162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,129.76x = 20,879.52 × 9,162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,129.76x = 191,309,019.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,309,019.59/15,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.55

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