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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,157.12, 20,917.36 and 9,490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,157.12, 20,917.36 and 9,490.08 is: 13,096.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,157.12 : 20,917.36 = 9,490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,157.12/20,917.36 = 9,490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,157.12x = 20,917.36 × 9,490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,157.12x = 198,507,419.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,507,419.79/15,157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,096.64

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