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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.58, 20,922.60 and 9,192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.58, 20,922.60 and 9,192.80 is: 12,686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.58 : 20,922.60 = 9,192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.58/20,922.60 = 9,192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.58x = 20,922.60 × 9,192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.58x = 192,337,277.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,337,277.28/15,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.67

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