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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.04, 21,005.94 and 8,934.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.04, 21,005.94 and 8,934.28 is: 12,329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.04 : 21,005.94 = 8,934.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.04/21,005.94 = 8,934.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.04x = 21,005.94 × 8,934.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.04x = 187,672,949.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,672,949.62/15,222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.03

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