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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,065.09, 20,790.35 and 9,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,065.09, 20,790.35 and 9,095.60 is: 12,552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065.09 : 20,790.35 = 9,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065.09/20,790.35 = 9,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065.09x = 20,790.35 × 9,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065.09x = 189,100,558.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,100,558.03/15,065.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.24

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