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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.26, 20,799.89 and 9,417.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.26, 20,799.89 and 9,417.53 is: 12,987.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.26 : 20,799.89 = 9,417.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.26/20,799.89 = 9,417.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.26x = 20,799.89 × 9,417.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.26x = 195,883,436.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,883,436.98/15,082.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.67

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