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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.20, 20,800.96 and 9,103.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.20, 20,800.96 and 9,103.69 is: 12,563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.20 : 20,800.96 = 9,103.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.20/20,800.96 = 9,103.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.20x = 20,800.96 × 9,103.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.20x = 189,365,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,365,491.54/15,073.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.06

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