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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.37, 20,958.59 and 9,884.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.37, 20,958.59 and 9,884.33 is: 13,629.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.37 : 20,958.59 = 9,884.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.37/20,958.59 = 9,884.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.37x = 20,958.59 × 9,884.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.37x = 207,161,539.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,161,539.81/15,199.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,629.62

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