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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.02, 20,782.59 and 9,094.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.02, 20,782.59 and 9,094.01 is: 12,547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.02 : 20,782.59 = 9,094.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.02/20,782.59 = 9,094.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.02x = 20,782.59 × 9,094.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.02x = 188,997,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,997,133.24/15,062.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.93

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