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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151, 20,912.44 and 9,182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151, 20,912.44 and 9,182.92 is: 12,674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151 : 20,912.44 = 9,182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151/20,912.44 = 9,182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151x = 20,912.44 × 9,182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151x = 192,037,263.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,037,263.52/15,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,674.89

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