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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.23, 20,839.89 and 9,644.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.23, 20,839.89 and 9,644.79 is: 13,311.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.23 : 20,839.89 = 9,644.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.23/20,839.89 = 9,644.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.23x = 20,839.89 × 9,644.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.23x = 200,996,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,996,210.25/15,099.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,311.69

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