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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.42, 20,939.01 and 9,207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.42, 20,939.01 and 9,207.54 is: 12,705.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.42 : 20,939.01 = 9,207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.42/20,939.01 = 9,207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.42x = 20,939.01 × 9,207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.42x = 192,796,772.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,796,772.14/15,174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,705.38

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