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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.35, 21,100.90 and 9,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.35, 21,100.90 and 9,239.76 is: 12,751.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.35 : 21,100.90 = 9,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.35/21,100.90 = 9,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.35x = 21,100.90 × 9,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.35x = 194,967,205.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,967,205.59/15,290.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.00

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