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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.04, 20,876.34 and 9,082.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.04, 20,876.34 and 9,082.67 is: 12,528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.04 : 20,876.34 = 9,082.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.04/20,876.34 = 9,082.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.04x = 20,876.34 × 9,082.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.04x = 189,612,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,612,802.65/15,134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.90

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