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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.56, 20,818.56 and 9,782.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.56, 20,818.56 and 9,782.64 is: 13,497.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.56 : 20,818.56 = 9,782.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.56/20,818.56 = 9,782.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.56x = 20,818.56 × 9,782.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.56x = 203,660,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,660,477.80/15,088.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.67

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