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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.84, 20,959.31 and 9,805.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.84, 20,959.31 and 9,805.70 is: 13,538.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.84 : 20,959.31 = 9,805.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.84/20,959.31 = 9,805.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.84x = 20,959.31 × 9,805.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.84x = 205,520,552.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,520,552.24/15,180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,538.15

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