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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.35, 20,882.01 and 9,165.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.35, 20,882.01 and 9,165.91 is: 12,646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.35 : 20,882.01 = 9,165.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.35/20,882.01 = 9,165.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.35x = 20,882.01 × 9,165.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.35x = 191,402,624.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,402,624.28/15,134.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,646.90

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