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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,173.11, 20,949.33 and 9,510.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,173.11, 20,949.33 and 9,510.13 is: 13,130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173.11 : 20,949.33 = 9,510.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173.11/20,949.33 = 9,510.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173.11x = 20,949.33 × 9,510.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173.11x = 199,230,851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,230,851.71/15,173.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,130.52

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