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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.96, 20,872.21 and 9,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.96, 20,872.21 and 9,159.18 is: 12,637.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.96 : 20,872.21 = 9,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.96/20,872.21 = 9,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.96x = 20,872.21 × 9,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.96x = 191,172,328.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,172,328.39/15,126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,637.86

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