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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.91, 20,942.04 and 9,125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.91, 20,942.04 and 9,125.39 is: 12,590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.91 : 20,942.04 = 9,125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.91/20,942.04 = 9,125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.91x = 20,942.04 × 9,125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.91x = 191,104,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,104,282.40/15,177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.95

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