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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.21, 20,951.23 and 9,215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.21, 20,951.23 and 9,215.85 is: 12,719.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.21 : 20,951.23 = 9,215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.21/20,951.23 = 9,215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.21x = 20,951.23 × 9,215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.21x = 193,083,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,083,432.80/15,180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,719.42

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