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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.43, 20,729.73 and 9,986.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,015.43, 20,729.73 and 9,986.50 is: 13,786.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,015.43 : 20,729.73 = 9,986.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,015.43/20,729.73 = 9,986.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,015.43x = 20,729.73 × 9,986.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,015.43x = 207,017,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,017,448.65/15,015.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.98

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