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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.61, 20,885.24 and 9,168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.61, 20,885.24 and 9,168.53 is: 12,650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.61 : 20,885.24 = 9,168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.61/20,885.24 = 9,168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.61x = 20,885.24 × 9,168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.61x = 191,486,867.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,486,867.99/15,136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.58

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