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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.17, 20,821.58 and 9,431.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.17, 20,821.58 and 9,431.67 is: 13,013.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.17 : 20,821.58 = 9,431.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.17/20,821.58 = 9,431.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.17x = 20,821.58 × 9,431.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.17x = 196,382,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,382,273.66/15,091.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.06

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