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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,206.52, 20,978.92 and 9,899.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,206.52, 20,978.92 and 9,899.40 is: 13,657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,206.52 : 20,978.92 = 9,899.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,206.52/20,978.92 = 9,899.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,206.52x = 20,978.92 × 9,899.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,206.52x = 207,678,720.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,678,720.65/15,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,657.22

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