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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,130.16, 20,876.18 and 9,160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,130.16, 20,876.18 and 9,160.56 is: 12,639.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,130.16 : 20,876.18 = 9,160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,130.16/20,876.18 = 9,160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,130.16x = 20,876.18 × 9,160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,130.16x = 191,237,505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,237,505.19/15,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,639.49

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