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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064, 20,789.06 and 9,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064, 20,789.06 and 9,095.56 is: 12,552.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064 : 20,789.06 = 9,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064/20,789.06 = 9,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064x = 20,789.06 × 9,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064x = 189,088,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,088,142.57/15,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.32

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