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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.81, 20,967.54 and 9,223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.81, 20,967.54 and 9,223.11 is: 12,728.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.81 : 20,967.54 = 9,223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.81/20,967.54 = 9,223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.81x = 20,967.54 × 9,223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.81x = 193,385,927.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,385,927.85/15,192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,728.78

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