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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.14, 20,941.06 and 9,208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.14, 20,941.06 and 9,208.06 is: 12,705.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.14 : 20,941.06 = 9,208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.14/20,941.06 = 9,208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.14x = 20,941.06 × 9,208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.14x = 192,826,536.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,826,536.94/15,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,705.90

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