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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.90, 21,005.48 and 9,930.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.90, 21,005.48 and 9,930.89 is: 13,697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.90 : 21,005.48 = 9,930.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.90/21,005.48 = 9,930.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.90x = 21,005.48 × 9,930.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.90x = 208,602,956.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,602,956.60/15,228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.83

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