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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.75, 20,868.78 and 9,163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.75, 20,868.78 and 9,163.24 is: 12,635.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.75 : 20,868.78 = 9,163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.75/20,868.78 = 9,163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.75x = 20,868.78 × 9,163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.75x = 191,225,639.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,225,639.65/15,133.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.71

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