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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.67, 20,907.56 and 9,181.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.67, 20,907.56 and 9,181.93 is: 12,671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.67 : 20,907.56 = 9,181.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.67/20,907.56 = 9,181.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.67x = 20,907.56 × 9,181.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.67x = 191,971,752.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,971,752.39/15,149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,671.68

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