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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.34, 21,098.79 and 9,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.34, 21,098.79 and 9,001.50 is: 12,420.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.34 : 21,098.79 = 9,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.34/21,098.79 = 9,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.34x = 21,098.79 × 9,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.34x = 189,920,758.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,920,758.19/15,290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,420.96

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