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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.46, 20,793.63 and 9,097.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.46, 20,793.63 and 9,097.97 is: 12,555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.46 : 20,793.63 = 9,097.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.46/20,793.63 = 9,097.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.46x = 20,793.63 × 9,097.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.46x = 189,179,821.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,179,821.93/15,067.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.52

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