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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.88, 20,755.40 and 9,073.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.88, 20,755.40 and 9,073.23 is: 12,517.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.88 : 20,755.40 = 9,073.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.88/20,755.40 = 9,073.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.88x = 20,755.40 × 9,073.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.88x = 188,318,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,318,472.58/15,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,517.11

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