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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,186.48, 20,959.38 and 9,218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,186.48, 20,959.38 and 9,218.22 is: 12,722.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,186.48 : 20,959.38 = 9,218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,186.48/20,959.38 = 9,218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,186.48x = 20,959.38 × 9,218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,186.48x = 193,208,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,208,175.90/15,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,722.38

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