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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.02, 20,910.51 and 9,482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.02, 20,910.51 and 9,482.22 is: 13,091.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.02 : 20,910.51 = 9,482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.02/20,910.51 = 9,482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.02x = 20,910.51 × 9,482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.02x = 198,278,056.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,278,056.13/15,145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.96

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