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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063, 20,787.68 and 9,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063, 20,787.68 and 9,094.56 is: 12,550.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063 : 20,787.68 = 9,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063/20,787.68 = 9,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063x = 20,787.68 × 9,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063x = 189,054,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,054,803.02/15,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.94

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