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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,040.73, 20,758.59 and 9,073.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,040.73, 20,758.59 and 9,073.25 is: 12,522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,040.73 : 20,758.59 = 9,073.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,040.73/20,758.59 = 9,073.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,040.73x = 20,758.59 × 9,073.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,040.73x = 188,347,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,347,876.72/15,040.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.52

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