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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.59, 20,887.67 and 9,841.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.59, 20,887.67 and 9,841.13 is: 13,573.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.59 : 20,887.67 = 9,841.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.59/20,887.67 = 9,841.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.59x = 20,887.67 × 9,841.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.59x = 205,558,275.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,558,275.87/15,144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.05

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