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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.85, 20,855.96 and 9,656.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.85, 20,855.96 and 9,656.43 is: 13,327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.85 : 20,855.96 = 9,656.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.85/20,855.96 = 9,656.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.85x = 20,855.96 × 9,656.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.85x = 201,394,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,394,117.82/15,110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.78

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