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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.58, 20,915.70 and 9,187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.58, 20,915.70 and 9,187.80 is: 12,679.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.58 : 20,915.70 = 9,187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.58/20,915.70 = 9,187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.58x = 20,915.70 × 9,187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.58x = 192,169,268.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,169,268.46/15,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.77

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