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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,142.20, 20,884.39 and 9,838.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,142.20, 20,884.39 and 9,838.72 is: 13,569.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,142.20 : 20,884.39 = 9,838.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,142.20/20,884.39 = 9,838.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,142.20x = 20,884.39 × 9,838.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,142.20x = 205,475,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,475,665.58/15,142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,569.74

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