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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.33, 20,953.41 and 9,801.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.33, 20,953.41 and 9,801.17 is: 13,532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.33 : 20,953.41 = 9,801.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.33/20,953.41 = 9,801.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.33x = 20,953.41 × 9,801.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.33x = 205,367,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,367,933.49/15,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,532.12

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