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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.46, 20,901.51 and 9,180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.46, 20,901.51 and 9,180.54 is: 12,668.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.46 : 20,901.51 = 9,180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.46/20,901.51 = 9,180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.46x = 20,901.51 × 9,180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.46x = 191,887,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,887,148.62/15,146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,668.78

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