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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.71, 20,927.91 and 9,198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.71, 20,927.91 and 9,198.19 is: 12,691.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.71 : 20,927.91 = 9,198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.71/20,927.91 = 9,198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.71x = 20,927.91 × 9,198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.71x = 192,498,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,498,892.48/15,167.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,691.36

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