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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.67, 20,919.67 and 9,861.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.67, 20,919.67 and 9,861.55 is: 13,600.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.67 : 20,919.67 = 9,861.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.67/20,919.67 = 9,861.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.67x = 20,919.67 × 9,861.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.67x = 206,300,371.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,300,371.69/15,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.43

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