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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,157.33, 20,918.16 and 9,189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,157.33, 20,918.16 and 9,189.25 is: 12,681.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,157.33 : 20,918.16 = 9,189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,157.33/20,918.16 = 9,189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,157.33x = 20,918.16 × 9,189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,157.33x = 192,222,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,222,051.24/15,157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,681.79

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