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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,139.60, 20,893.14 and 9,472.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,139.60, 20,893.14 and 9,472.54 is: 13,072.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,139.60 : 20,893.14 = 9,472.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,139.60/20,893.14 = 9,472.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,139.60x = 20,893.14 × 9,472.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,139.60x = 197,911,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,911,104.38/15,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.41

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