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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.20, 20,943.66 and 9,511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.20, 20,943.66 and 9,511.46 is: 13,133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.20 : 20,943.66 = 9,511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.20/20,943.66 = 9,511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.20x = 20,943.66 × 9,511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.20x = 199,204,784.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,204,784.34/15,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,133.92

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