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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,188.60, 20,954.42 and 9,218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,188.60, 20,954.42 and 9,218.12 is: 12,717.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,188.60 : 20,954.42 = 9,218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,188.60/20,954.42 = 9,218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,188.60x = 20,954.42 × 9,218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,188.60x = 193,160,358.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,160,358.09/15,188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,717.46

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