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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,065.43, 20,790.27 and 9,095.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,065.43, 20,790.27 and 9,095.93 is: 12,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065.43 : 20,790.27 = 9,095.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065.43/20,790.27 = 9,095.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065.43x = 20,790.27 × 9,095.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065.43x = 189,106,814.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,106,814.61/15,065.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.37

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