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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.20, 20,887.15 and 9,840.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.20, 20,887.15 and 9,840.72 is: 13,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.20 : 20,887.15 = 9,840.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.20/20,887.15 = 9,840.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.20x = 20,887.15 × 9,840.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.20x = 205,544,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,544,594.75/15,144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,572.50

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