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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.09, 20,871.84 and 12,902.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.09, 20,871.84 and 12,902.35 is: 17,795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.09 : 20,871.84 = 12,902.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.09/20,871.84 = 12,902.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.09x = 20,871.84 × 12,902.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.09x = 269,295,784.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,295,784.82/15,133.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,795.16

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