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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.50, 21,109.89 and 9,008.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.50, 21,109.89 and 9,008.90 is: 12,434.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.50 : 21,109.89 = 9,008.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.50/21,109.89 = 9,008.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.50x = 21,109.89 × 9,008.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.50x = 190,176,888.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,176,888.02/15,294.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.33

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