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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.21, 20,932.79 and 9,202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.21, 20,932.79 and 9,202.41 is: 12,697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.21 : 20,932.79 = 9,202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.21/20,932.79 = 9,202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.21x = 20,932.79 × 9,202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.21x = 192,632,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,632,070.01/15,171.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,697.21

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