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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.94, 20,865.90 and 9,448.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.94, 20,865.90 and 9,448.89 is: 13,037.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.94 : 20,865.90 = 9,448.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.94/20,865.90 = 9,448.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.94x = 20,865.90 × 9,448.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.94x = 197,159,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,159,593.85/15,122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,037.12

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