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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135.14, 20,888.34 and 9,166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135.14, 20,888.34 and 9,166.66 is: 12,651.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135.14 : 20,888.34 = 9,166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135.14/20,888.34 = 9,166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135.14x = 20,888.34 × 9,166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135.14x = 191,476,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,476,310.74/15,135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.11

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