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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.24, 20,879.28 and 9,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.24, 20,879.28 and 9,540 is: 13,163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.24 : 20,879.28 = 9,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.24/20,879.28 = 9,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.24x = 20,879.28 × 9,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.24x = 199,188,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,188,331.20/15,132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,163.18

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