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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.94, 20,884.01 and 9,163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.94, 20,884.01 and 9,163.86 is: 12,647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.94 : 20,884.01 = 9,163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.94/20,884.01 = 9,163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.94x = 20,884.01 × 9,163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.94x = 191,378,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,378,098.06/15,131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.29

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