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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.22, 20,831.49 and 9,433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.22, 20,831.49 and 9,433.26 is: 13,017.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.22 : 20,831.49 = 9,433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.22/20,831.49 = 9,433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.22x = 20,831.49 × 9,433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.22x = 196,508,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,508,904.10/15,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,017.95

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