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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.45, 20,976.97 and 9,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.45, 20,976.97 and 9,535.44 is: 13,159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.45 : 20,976.97 = 9,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.45/20,976.97 = 9,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.45x = 20,976.97 × 9,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.45x = 200,024,533.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,024,533.93/15,200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.12

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