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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,130.67, 20,870.62 and 9,759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,130.67, 20,870.62 and 9,759.96 is: 13,462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,130.67 : 20,870.62 = 9,759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,130.67/20,870.62 = 9,759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,130.67x = 20,870.62 × 9,759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,130.67x = 203,696,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,696,416.38/15,130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.48

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