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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.54, 20,935.54 and 9,121.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.54, 20,935.54 and 9,121.77 is: 12,588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.54 : 20,935.54 = 9,121.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.54/20,935.54 = 9,121.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.54x = 20,935.54 × 9,121.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.54x = 190,969,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,969,180.71/15,169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,588.99

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