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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.22, 20,903.82 and 9,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.22, 20,903.82 and 9,179.52 is: 12,667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.22 : 20,903.82 = 9,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.22/20,903.82 = 9,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.22x = 20,903.82 × 9,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.22x = 191,887,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,887,033.77/15,148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.30

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