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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.31, 20,896.02 and 9,096.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.31, 20,896.02 and 9,096.93 is: 12,548.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.31 : 20,896.02 = 9,096.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.31/20,896.02 = 9,096.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.31x = 20,896.02 × 9,096.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.31x = 190,089,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,089,631.22/15,148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.57

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