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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.73, 20,840.58 and 9,645.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.73, 20,840.58 and 9,645.29 is: 13,312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.73 : 20,840.58 = 9,645.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.73/20,840.58 = 9,645.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.73x = 20,840.58 × 9,645.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.73x = 201,013,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,013,285.44/15,099.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.38

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