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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.88, 20,784.72 and 9,398.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.88, 20,784.72 and 9,398.98 is: 12,971.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.88 : 20,784.72 = 9,398.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.88/20,784.72 = 9,398.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.88x = 20,784.72 × 9,398.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.88x = 195,355,167.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,355,167.59/15,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.03

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