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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.59, 20,845.92 and 9,808.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.59, 20,845.92 and 9,808.48 is: 13,542.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.59 : 20,845.92 = 9,808.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.59/20,845.92 = 9,808.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.59x = 20,845.92 × 9,808.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.59x = 204,466,789.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,466,789.40/15,098.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.11

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