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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.32, 20,879.61 and 9,389.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.32, 20,879.61 and 9,389.11 is: 12,953.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.32 : 20,879.61 = 9,389.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.32/20,879.61 = 9,389.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.32x = 20,879.61 × 9,389.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.32x = 196,040,955.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,040,955.05/15,134.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,953.40

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