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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135.29, 20,878.07 and 9,083.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135.29, 20,878.07 and 9,083.92 is: 12,530.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135.29 : 20,878.07 = 9,083.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135.29/20,878.07 = 9,083.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135.29x = 20,878.07 × 9,083.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135.29x = 189,654,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,654,567.82/15,135.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.62

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