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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,128.93, 20,872.20 and 9,383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,128.93, 20,872.20 and 9,383.73 is: 12,946.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,128.93 : 20,872.20 = 9,383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,128.93/20,872.20 = 9,383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,128.93x = 20,872.20 × 9,383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,128.93x = 195,859,089.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,859,089.31/15,128.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,946.00

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