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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135.20, 20,887.17 and 9,163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135.20, 20,887.17 and 9,163.49 is: 12,645.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135.20 : 20,887.17 = 9,163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135.20/20,887.17 = 9,163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135.20x = 20,887.17 × 9,163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135.20x = 191,399,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,399,373.42/15,135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.98

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