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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.26, 20,842.50 and 9,798.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.26, 20,842.50 and 9,798.12 is: 13,529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.26 : 20,842.50 = 9,798.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.26/20,842.50 = 9,798.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.26x = 20,842.50 × 9,798.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.26x = 204,217,316.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,217,316.10/15,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,529.47

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