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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,173.28, 20,940.84 and 9,204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,173.28, 20,940.84 and 9,204.72 is: 12,703.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173.28 : 20,940.84 = 9,204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173.28/20,940.84 = 9,204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173.28x = 20,940.84 × 9,204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173.28x = 192,754,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,754,568.76/15,173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,703.55

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