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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.57, 20,855.89 and 9,740.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.57, 20,855.89 and 9,740.23 is: 13,435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.57 : 20,855.89 = 9,740.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.57/20,855.89 = 9,740.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.57x = 20,855.89 × 9,740.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.57x = 203,141,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,141,088.96/15,119.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,435.64

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