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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.44, 20,864.46 and 9,820.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.44, 20,864.46 and 9,820.92 is: 13,548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.44 : 20,864.46 = 9,820.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.44/20,864.46 = 9,820.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.44x = 20,864.46 × 9,820.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.44x = 204,908,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,908,192.50/15,124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,548.15

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