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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.63, 20,792.66 and 9,404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.63, 20,792.66 and 9,404.73 is: 12,978.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.63 : 20,792.66 = 9,404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.63/20,792.66 = 9,404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.63x = 20,792.66 × 9,404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.63x = 195,549,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,549,306.26/15,066.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,978.97

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