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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.95, 20,790.17 and 9,095.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.95, 20,790.17 and 9,095.46 is: 12,552.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.95 : 20,790.17 = 9,095.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.95/20,790.17 = 9,095.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.95x = 20,790.17 × 9,095.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.95x = 189,096,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,096,159.63/15,064.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.06

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