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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.24, 20,957.04 and 9,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.24, 20,957.04 and 9,883.20 is: 13,628.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.24 : 20,957.04 = 9,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.24/20,957.04 = 9,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.24x = 20,957.04 × 9,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.24x = 207,122,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,122,617.73/15,198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.07

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