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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,084.96, 20,808.81 and 9,623.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,084.96, 20,808.81 and 9,623.81 is: 13,275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,084.96 : 20,808.81 = 9,623.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,084.96/20,808.81 = 9,623.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,084.96x = 20,808.81 × 9,623.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,084.96x = 200,259,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,259,929.72/15,084.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,275.47

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