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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.01, 20,882.72 and 9,165.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.01, 20,882.72 and 9,165.41 is: 12,645.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.01 : 20,882.72 = 9,165.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.01/20,882.72 = 9,165.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.01x = 20,882.72 × 9,165.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.01x = 191,398,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,398,644.89/15,136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.25

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