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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.76, 20,921.52 and 9,191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.76, 20,921.52 and 9,191.68 is: 12,685.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.76 : 20,921.52 = 9,191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.76/20,921.52 = 9,191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.76x = 20,921.52 × 9,191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.76x = 192,303,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,303,916.95/15,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.16

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