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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.65, 20,960.27 and 9,527.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.65, 20,960.27 and 9,527.63 is: 13,144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.65 : 20,960.27 = 9,527.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.65/20,960.27 = 9,527.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.65x = 20,960.27 × 9,527.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.65x = 199,701,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,701,773.48/15,192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,144.64

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