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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.92, 20,939.70 and 9,208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.92, 20,939.70 and 9,208.04 is: 12,706.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.92 : 20,939.70 = 9,208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.92/20,939.70 = 9,208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.92x = 20,939.70 × 9,208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.92x = 192,813,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,813,595.19/15,174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,706.07

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