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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.66, 20,981.95 and 9,156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.66, 20,981.95 and 9,156.69 is: 12,630.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.66 : 20,981.95 = 9,156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.66/20,981.95 = 9,156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.66x = 20,981.95 × 9,156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.66x = 192,125,211.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,125,211.75/15,210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.96

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