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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.92, 20,828.10 and 9,787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.92, 20,828.10 and 9,787.60 is: 13,506.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.92 : 20,828.10 = 9,787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.92/20,828.10 = 9,787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.92x = 20,828.10 × 9,787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.92x = 203,857,111.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,857,111.56/15,092.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,506.80

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