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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.66, 20,826.30 and 9,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.66, 20,826.30 and 9,424 is: 13,012.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.66 : 20,826.30 = 9,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.66/20,826.30 = 9,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.66x = 20,826.30 × 9,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.66x = 196,267,051.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,267,051.20/15,082.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,012.76

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