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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.12, 20,957.65 and 9,521.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.12, 20,957.65 and 9,521.59 is: 13,148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.12 : 20,957.65 = 9,521.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.12/20,957.65 = 9,521.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.12x = 20,957.65 × 9,521.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.12x = 199,550,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,550,217.35/15,177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,148.09

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