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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.48, 20,817.90 and 9,703.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.48, 20,817.90 and 9,703.32 is: 13,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.48 : 20,817.90 = 9,703.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.48/20,817.90 = 9,703.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.48x = 20,817.90 × 9,703.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.48x = 202,002,745.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,002,745.43/15,078.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.76

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