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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.72, 21,106.94 and 9,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.72, 21,106.94 and 9,007.72 is: 12,433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.72 : 21,106.94 = 9,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.72/21,106.94 = 9,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.72x = 21,106.94 × 9,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.72x = 190,125,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,125,405.58/15,291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.23

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