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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,113.94, 20,853.48 and 9,439.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,113.94, 20,853.48 and 9,439.89 is: 13,024.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,113.94 : 20,853.48 = 9,439.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,113.94/20,853.48 = 9,439.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,113.94x = 20,853.48 × 9,439.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,113.94x = 196,854,557.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,854,557.32/15,113.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.70

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