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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.43, 20,964.26 and 9,526.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.43, 20,964.26 and 9,526.93 is: 13,153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.43 : 20,964.26 = 9,526.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.43/20,964.26 = 9,526.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.43x = 20,964.26 × 9,526.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.43x = 199,725,037.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,725,037.52/15,184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,153.28

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