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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.96, 20,922.12 and 9,193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.96, 20,922.12 and 9,193.14 is: 12,687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.96 : 20,922.12 = 9,193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.96/20,922.12 = 9,193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.96x = 20,922.12 × 9,193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.96x = 192,339,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,339,978.26/15,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,687.37

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