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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,143.88, 20,897.52 and 9,478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,143.88, 20,897.52 and 9,478.40 is: 13,079.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,143.88 : 20,897.52 = 9,478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,143.88/20,897.52 = 9,478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,143.88x = 20,897.52 × 9,478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,143.88x = 198,075,053.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,075,053.57/15,143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,079.54

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