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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.97, 20,906.24 and 9,181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.97, 20,906.24 and 9,181.26 is: 12,669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.97 : 20,906.24 = 9,181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.97/20,906.24 = 9,181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.97x = 20,906.24 × 9,181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.97x = 191,945,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,945,579.16/15,149.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.70

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