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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,143.10, 20,893.28 and 9,091.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,143.10, 20,893.28 and 9,091.77 is: 12,544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,143.10 : 20,893.28 = 9,091.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,143.10/20,893.28 = 9,091.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,143.10x = 20,893.28 × 9,091.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,143.10x = 189,956,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,956,919.04/15,143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.12

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