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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.48, 20,915.20 and 9,839.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.48, 20,915.20 and 9,839.07 is: 13,580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.48 : 20,915.20 = 9,839.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.48/20,915.20 = 9,839.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.48x = 20,915.20 × 9,839.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.48x = 205,785,963.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,785,963.09/15,153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,580.12

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