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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.62, 20,998.02 and 9,551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.62, 20,998.02 and 9,551.52 is: 13,177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.62 : 20,998.02 = 9,551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.62/20,998.02 = 9,551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.62x = 20,998.02 × 9,551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.62x = 200,563,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,563,007.99/15,220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,177.06

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