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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.14, 20,885.52 and 9,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.14, 20,885.52 and 9,826.72 is: 13,563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.14 : 20,885.52 = 9,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.14/20,885.52 = 9,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.14x = 20,885.52 × 9,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.14x = 205,236,157.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,236,157.09/15,131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,563.83

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