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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,188.34, 20,952.77 and 9,881.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,188.34, 20,952.77 and 9,881.22 is: 13,631.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,188.34 : 20,952.77 = 9,881.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,188.34/20,952.77 = 9,881.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,188.34x = 20,952.77 × 9,881.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,188.34x = 207,038,880.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,038,880.57/15,188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,631.44

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