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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.05, 20,785.61 and 9,092.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.05, 20,785.61 and 9,092.55 is: 12,547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.05 : 20,785.61 = 9,092.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.05/20,785.61 = 9,092.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.05x = 20,785.61 × 9,092.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.05x = 188,994,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,994,298.88/15,062.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.71

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