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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.52, 20,794.98 and 9,096.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.52, 20,794.98 and 9,096.72 is: 12,553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.52 : 20,794.98 = 9,096.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.52/20,794.98 = 9,096.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.52x = 20,794.98 × 9,096.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.52x = 189,166,110.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,166,110.47/15,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.73

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