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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.02, 20,952.52 and 9,810.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.02, 20,952.52 and 9,810.11 is: 13,539.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.02 : 20,952.52 = 9,810.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.02/20,952.52 = 9,810.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.02x = 20,952.52 × 9,810.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.02x = 205,546,609.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,546,609.02/15,181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.71

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