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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.03, 20,886.81 and 9,167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.03, 20,886.81 and 9,167.78 is: 12,652.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.03 : 20,886.81 = 9,167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.03/20,886.81 = 9,167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.03x = 20,886.81 × 9,167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.03x = 191,485,678.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,485,678.98/15,134.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.66

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