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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.73, 20,753.83 and 9,072.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.73, 20,753.83 and 9,072.08 is: 12,515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.73 : 20,753.83 = 9,072.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.73/20,753.83 = 9,072.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.73x = 20,753.83 × 9,072.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.73x = 188,280,435.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,280,435.27/15,043.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.54

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