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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.22, 20,795.94 and 9,769.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.22, 20,795.94 and 9,769.10 is: 13,478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.22 : 20,795.94 = 9,769.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.22/20,795.94 = 9,769.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.22x = 20,795.94 × 9,769.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.22x = 203,157,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,157,513.47/15,073.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,478.05

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