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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,113.44, 20,849.28 and 9,809.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,113.44, 20,849.28 and 9,809.92 is: 13,532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,113.44 : 20,849.28 = 9,809.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,113.44/20,849.28 = 9,809.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,113.44x = 20,849.28 × 9,809.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,113.44x = 204,529,768.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,529,768.86/15,113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,532.97

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