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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.26, 20,797.13 and 9,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.26, 20,797.13 and 9,415.52 is: 12,984.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.26 : 20,797.13 = 9,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.26/20,797.13 = 9,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.26x = 20,797.13 × 9,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.26x = 195,815,793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,815,793.46/15,080.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,984.91

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