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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140.21, 20,892.78 and 9,171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140.21, 20,892.78 and 9,171.51 is: 12,656.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140.21 : 20,892.78 = 9,171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140.21/20,892.78 = 9,171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140.21x = 20,892.78 × 9,171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140.21x = 191,618,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,618,340.70/15,140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,656.26

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