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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.26, 20,846.64 and 9,801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.26, 20,846.64 and 9,801.12 is: 13,533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.26 : 20,846.64 = 9,801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.26/20,846.64 = 9,801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.26x = 20,846.64 × 9,801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.26x = 204,320,420.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,320,420.24/15,097.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.61

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