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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.20, 20,971.64 and 9,225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.20, 20,971.64 and 9,225.79 is: 12,735.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.20 : 20,971.64 = 9,225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.20/20,971.64 = 9,225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.20x = 20,971.64 × 9,225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.20x = 193,479,848.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,479,848.04/15,192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,735.47

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