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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.45, 21,106.59 and 9,007.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.45, 21,106.59 and 9,007.47 is: 12,432.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.45 : 21,106.59 = 9,007.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.45/21,106.59 = 9,007.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.45x = 21,106.59 × 9,007.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.45x = 190,116,976.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,116,976.23/15,291.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.89

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