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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,089.56, 20,819.94 and 9,783.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,089.56, 20,819.94 and 9,783.64 is: 13,499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,089.56 : 20,819.94 = 9,783.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,089.56/20,819.94 = 9,783.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,089.56x = 20,819.94 × 9,783.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,089.56x = 203,694,797.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,694,797.78/15,089.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.05

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