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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.44, 20,857.56 and 9,815.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.44, 20,857.56 and 9,815.92 is: 13,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.44 : 20,857.56 = 9,815.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.44/20,857.56 = 9,815.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.44x = 20,857.56 × 9,815.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.44x = 204,736,140.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,736,140.36/15,119.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.25

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