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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.02, 20,985.14 and 9,903.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.02, 20,985.14 and 9,903.90 is: 13,663.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.02 : 20,985.14 = 9,903.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.02/20,985.14 = 9,903.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.02x = 20,985.14 × 9,903.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.02x = 207,834,728.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,834,728.05/15,211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.43

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