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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.72, 21,108.32 and 9,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.72, 21,108.32 and 9,008.72 is: 12,434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.72 : 21,108.32 = 9,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.72/21,108.32 = 9,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.72x = 21,108.32 × 9,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.72x = 190,158,944.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,158,944.55/15,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.61

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