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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.38, 20,894.36 and 9,470.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.38, 20,894.36 and 9,470.42 is: 13,075.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.38 : 20,894.36 = 9,470.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.38/20,894.36 = 9,470.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.38x = 20,894.36 × 9,470.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.38x = 197,878,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,878,291.36/15,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.62

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