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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.73, 20,840.40 and 9,796.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.73, 20,840.40 and 9,796.59 is: 13,527.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.73 : 20,840.40 = 9,796.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.73/20,840.40 = 9,796.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.73x = 20,840.40 × 9,796.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.73x = 204,164,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,164,854.24/15,092.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.36

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