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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,123.43, 20,863.33 and 9,454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,123.43, 20,863.33 and 9,454.51 is: 13,042.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,123.43 : 20,863.33 = 9,454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,123.43/20,863.33 = 9,454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,123.43x = 20,863.33 × 9,454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,123.43x = 197,252,562.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,252,562.12/15,123.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.85

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