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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.55, 20,945.59 and 9,212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.55, 20,945.59 and 9,212.08 is: 12,710.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.55 : 20,945.59 = 9,212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.55/20,945.59 = 9,212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.55x = 20,945.59 × 9,212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.55x = 192,952,450.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,952,450.73/15,180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.50

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