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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.76, 20,933.94 and 9,200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.76, 20,933.94 and 9,200.68 is: 12,697.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.76 : 20,933.94 = 9,200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.76/20,933.94 = 9,200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.76x = 20,933.94 × 9,200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.76x = 192,606,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,606,483.08/15,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,697.58

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