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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.76, 20,801.02 and 9,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.76, 20,801.02 and 9,103.26 is: 12,562.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.76 : 20,801.02 = 9,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.76/20,801.02 = 9,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.76x = 20,801.02 × 9,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.76x = 189,357,093.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,357,093.33/15,072.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.87

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