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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.35, 20,895.01 and 9,093.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.35, 20,895.01 and 9,093.02 is: 12,545.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.35 : 20,895.01 = 9,093.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.35/20,895.01 = 9,093.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.35x = 20,895.01 × 9,093.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.35x = 189,998,698.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,998,698.37/15,144.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.85

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