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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.48, 20,909.80 and 9,186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.48, 20,909.80 and 9,186.56 is: 12,677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.48 : 20,909.80 = 9,186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.48/20,909.80 = 9,186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.48x = 20,909.80 × 9,186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.48x = 192,089,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,089,132.29/15,152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,677.08

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