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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.90, 20,925.12 and 9,496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.90, 20,925.12 and 9,496.88 is: 13,104.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.90 : 20,925.12 = 9,496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.90/20,925.12 = 9,496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.90x = 20,925.12 × 9,496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.90x = 198,723,353.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,723,353.63/15,164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,104.17

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