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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.96, 20,869.11 and 9,082.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.96, 20,869.11 and 9,082.26 is: 12,524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.96 : 20,869.11 = 9,082.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.96/20,869.11 = 9,082.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.96x = 20,869.11 × 9,082.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.96x = 189,538,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,538,682.99/15,132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.89

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