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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.60, 21,101.60 and 9,002.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.60, 21,101.60 and 9,002.56 is: 12,424.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.60 : 21,101.60 = 9,002.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.60/21,101.60 = 9,002.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.60x = 21,101.60 × 9,002.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.60x = 189,968,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,968,420.10/15,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.68

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