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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.40, 20,906.10 and 9,101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.40, 20,906.10 and 9,101.01 is: 12,556.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.40 : 20,906.10 = 9,101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.40/20,906.10 = 9,101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.40x = 20,906.10 × 9,101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.40x = 190,266,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,266,625.16/15,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.86

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