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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,089.23, 20,835.57 and 9,793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,089.23, 20,835.57 and 9,793.09 is: 13,522.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,089.23 : 20,835.57 = 9,793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,089.23/20,835.57 = 9,793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,089.23x = 20,835.57 × 9,793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,089.23x = 204,044,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,044,612.21/15,089.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.53

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