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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,172.21, 20,934.12 and 9,202.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,172.21, 20,934.12 and 9,202.69 is: 12,697.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,172.21 : 20,934.12 = 9,202.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,172.21/20,934.12 = 9,202.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,172.21x = 20,934.12 × 9,202.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,172.21x = 192,650,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,650,216.78/15,172.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,697.57

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