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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.56, 20,964.42 and 9,220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.56, 20,964.42 and 9,220.86 is: 12,725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.56 : 20,964.42 = 9,220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.56/20,964.42 = 9,220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.56x = 20,964.42 × 9,220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.56x = 193,309,981.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,309,981.80/15,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.67

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