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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.13, 20,794.73 and 9,406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.13, 20,794.73 and 9,406.23 is: 12,981.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.13 : 20,794.73 = 9,406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.13/20,794.73 = 9,406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.13x = 20,794.73 × 9,406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.13x = 195,600,013.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,600,013.17/15,068.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,981.04

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