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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.46, 20,786.25 and 9,094.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.46, 20,786.25 and 9,094.18 is: 12,550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.46 : 20,786.25 = 9,094.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.46/20,786.25 = 9,094.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.46x = 20,786.25 × 9,094.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.46x = 189,033,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,033,801.59/15,062.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.00

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