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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.85, 20,847.68 and 9,650.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.85, 20,847.68 and 9,650.43 is: 13,319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.85 : 20,847.68 = 9,650.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.85/20,847.68 = 9,650.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.85x = 20,847.68 × 9,650.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.85x = 201,189,028.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,189,028.25/15,104.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,319.50

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