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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.85, 20,920.02 and 13,173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.85, 20,920.02 and 13,173.94 is: 18,171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.85 : 20,920.02 = 13,173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.85/20,920.02 = 13,173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.85x = 20,920.02 × 13,173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.85x = 275,599,139.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,599,139.13/15,166.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.16

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