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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,185.94, 20,966.34 and 9,528.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,185.94, 20,966.34 and 9,528.45 is: 13,155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,185.94 : 20,966.34 = 9,528.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,185.94/20,966.34 = 9,528.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,185.94x = 20,966.34 × 9,528.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,185.94x = 199,776,722.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,776,722.37/15,185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,155.37

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