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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.28, 20,731.84 and 9,355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.28, 20,731.84 and 9,355.18 is: 12,909.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.28 : 20,731.84 = 9,355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.28/20,731.84 = 9,355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.28x = 20,731.84 × 9,355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.28x = 193,950,094.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,950,094.93/15,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.97

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