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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,201.45, 20,978.35 and 9,536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,201.45, 20,978.35 and 9,536.44 is: 13,160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,201.45 : 20,978.35 = 9,536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,201.45/20,978.35 = 9,536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,201.45x = 20,978.35 × 9,536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,201.45x = 200,058,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,058,671.18/15,201.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,160.50

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