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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,203.54, 20,968.84 and 9,235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,203.54, 20,968.84 and 9,235.09 is: 12,737.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,203.54 : 20,968.84 = 9,235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,203.54/20,968.84 = 9,235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,203.54x = 20,968.84 × 9,235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,203.54x = 193,649,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,649,162.35/15,203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,737.11

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