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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.43, 20,793.03 and 9,097.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.43, 20,793.03 and 9,097.93 is: 12,555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.43 : 20,793.03 = 9,097.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.43/20,793.03 = 9,097.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.43x = 20,793.03 × 9,097.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.43x = 189,173,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,173,531.43/15,067.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.13

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