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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.54, 20,939.92 and 9,044.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.54, 20,939.92 and 9,044.19 is: 12,476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.54 : 20,939.92 = 9,044.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.54/20,939.92 = 9,044.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.54x = 20,939.92 × 9,044.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.54x = 189,384,592.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,384,592.45/15,179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.31

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