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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.03, 20,795.43 and 9,414.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.03, 20,795.43 and 9,414.29 is: 12,983.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.03 : 20,795.43 = 9,414.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.03/20,795.43 = 9,414.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.03x = 20,795.43 × 9,414.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.03x = 195,774,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,774,295.99/15,079.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.22

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