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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.35, 20,888.65 and 9,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.35, 20,888.65 and 9,469.28 is: 13,067.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.35 : 20,888.65 = 9,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.35/20,888.65 = 9,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.35x = 20,888.65 × 9,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.35x = 197,800,504.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,800,504.22/15,136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.91

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