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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.37, 20,921.56 and 9,192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.37, 20,921.56 and 9,192.15 is: 12,692.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.37 : 20,921.56 = 9,192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.37/20,921.56 = 9,192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.37x = 20,921.56 × 9,192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.37x = 192,314,094.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,314,094.77/15,152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,692.02

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