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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,090.23, 20,836.95 and 9,794.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,090.23, 20,836.95 and 9,794.09 is: 13,523.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.23 : 20,836.95 = 9,794.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.23/20,836.95 = 9,794.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.23x = 20,836.95 × 9,794.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.23x = 204,078,963.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,078,963.63/15,090.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,523.91

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