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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.08, 20,821.56 and 9,705.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.08, 20,821.56 and 9,705.92 is: 13,400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.08 : 20,821.56 = 9,705.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.08/20,821.56 = 9,705.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.08x = 20,821.56 × 9,705.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.08x = 202,092,395.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,092,395.64/15,081.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,400.39

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