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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.02, 20,801.39 and 9,103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.02, 20,801.39 and 9,103.52 is: 12,563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.02 : 20,801.39 = 9,103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.02/20,801.39 = 9,103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.02x = 20,801.39 × 9,103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.02x = 189,365,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,365,876.38/15,073.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.23

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