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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.52, 20,754.80 and 9,738.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.52, 20,754.80 and 9,738.80 is: 13,430.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.52 : 20,754.80 = 9,738.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.52/20,754.80 = 9,738.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.52x = 20,754.80 × 9,738.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.52x = 202,126,846.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,126,846.24/15,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.78

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