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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.48, 20,794.52 and 9,686.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.48, 20,794.52 and 9,686.23 is: 13,373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.48 : 20,794.52 = 9,686.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.48/20,794.52 = 9,686.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.48x = 20,794.52 × 9,686.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.48x = 201,420,475.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,420,475.69/15,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.22

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