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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.54, 20,936.92 and 9,122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.54, 20,936.92 and 9,122.77 is: 12,590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.54 : 20,936.92 = 9,122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.54/20,936.92 = 9,122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.54x = 20,936.92 × 9,122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.54x = 191,002,705.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,002,705.67/15,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.37

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