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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.43, 20,791.65 and 9,096.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.43, 20,791.65 and 9,096.93 is: 12,553.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.43 : 20,791.65 = 9,096.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.43/20,791.65 = 9,096.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.43x = 20,791.65 × 9,096.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.43x = 189,140,184.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,140,184.63/15,066.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.75

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