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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.03, 20,927.16 and 9,499.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.03, 20,927.16 and 9,499.49 is: 13,117.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.03 : 20,927.16 = 9,499.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.03/20,927.16 = 9,499.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.03x = 20,927.16 × 9,499.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.03x = 198,797,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,797,320.99/15,155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,117.58

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