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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.10, 20,896.04 and 9,093.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.10, 20,896.04 and 9,093.77 is: 12,546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.10 : 20,896.04 = 9,093.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.10/20,896.04 = 9,093.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.10x = 20,896.04 × 9,093.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.10x = 190,023,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,023,781.67/15,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.88

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