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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,188.94, 20,959.89 and 9,523.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,188.94, 20,959.89 and 9,523.93 is: 13,142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,188.94 : 20,959.89 = 9,523.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,188.94/20,959.89 = 9,523.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,188.94x = 20,959.89 × 9,523.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,188.94x = 199,620,503.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,620,503.14/15,188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,142.49

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