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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.76, 20,900.82 and 9,176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.76, 20,900.82 and 9,176.68 is: 12,664.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.76 : 20,900.82 = 9,176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.76/20,900.82 = 9,176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.76x = 20,900.82 × 9,176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.76x = 191,800,136.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,800,136.88/15,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.46

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