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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,128.91, 20,879.73 and 9,160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,128.91, 20,879.73 and 9,160.43 is: 12,642.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,128.91 : 20,879.73 = 9,160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,128.91/20,879.73 = 9,160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,128.91x = 20,879.73 × 9,160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,128.91x = 191,267,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,267,200.69/15,128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.50

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