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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.96, 20,783.69 and 9,094.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.96, 20,783.69 and 9,094.53 is: 12,548.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.96 : 20,783.69 = 9,094.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.96/20,783.69 = 9,094.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.96x = 20,783.69 × 9,094.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.96x = 189,017,841.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,017,841.88/15,062.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.52

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