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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.46, 20,891.64 and 9,843.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.46, 20,891.64 and 9,843.98 is: 13,576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.46 : 20,891.64 = 9,843.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.46/20,891.64 = 9,843.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.46x = 20,891.64 × 9,843.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.46x = 205,656,886.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,656,886.33/15,147.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,576.99

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