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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.53, 20,814.05 and 9,427.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.53, 20,814.05 and 9,427.79 is: 13,001.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.53 : 20,814.05 = 9,427.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.53/20,814.05 = 9,427.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.53x = 20,814.05 × 9,427.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.53x = 196,230,568.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,230,568.05/15,092.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.84

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