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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,154.78, 20,922.93 and 9,781.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,154.78, 20,922.93 and 9,781.94 is: 13,505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,154.78 : 20,922.93 = 9,781.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,154.78/20,922.93 = 9,781.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,154.78x = 20,922.93 × 9,781.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,154.78x = 204,666,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,666,845.88/15,154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.11

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