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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.45, 20,792.24 and 9,096.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.45, 20,792.24 and 9,096.96 is: 12,554.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.45 : 20,792.24 = 9,096.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.45/20,792.24 = 9,096.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.45x = 20,792.24 × 9,096.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.45x = 189,146,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,146,175.59/15,066.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.13

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