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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,178.86, 20,948.32 and 9,210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,178.86, 20,948.32 and 9,210.06 is: 12,710.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,178.86 : 20,948.32 = 9,210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,178.86/20,948.32 = 9,210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,178.86x = 20,948.32 × 9,210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,178.86x = 192,935,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,935,284.10/15,178.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.79

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