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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.06, 20,888.26 and 9,548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.06, 20,888.26 and 9,548.30 is: 13,178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.06 : 20,888.26 = 9,548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.06/20,888.26 = 9,548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.06x = 20,888.26 × 9,548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.06x = 199,447,401.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,447,401.31/15,134.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.71

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