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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.58, 20,895.48 and 9,759.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.58, 20,895.48 and 9,759.42 is: 13,474.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.58 : 20,895.48 = 9,759.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.58/20,895.48 = 9,759.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.58x = 20,895.48 × 9,759.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.58x = 203,927,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,927,765.42/15,134.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.29

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