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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,188.76, 20,969.10 and 9,880.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,188.76, 20,969.10 and 9,880.92 is: 13,641.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,188.76 : 20,969.10 = 9,880.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,188.76/20,969.10 = 9,880.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,188.76x = 20,969.10 × 9,880.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,188.76x = 207,193,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,193,999.57/15,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,641.27

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