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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,219.03, 20,985.17 and 9,834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,219.03, 20,985.17 and 9,834.38 is: 13,560.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,219.03 : 20,985.17 = 9,834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,219.03/20,985.17 = 9,834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,219.03x = 20,985.17 × 9,834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,219.03x = 206,376,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,376,031.22/15,219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,560.39

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