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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.88, 21,106.40 and 9,007.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.88, 21,106.40 and 9,007.68 is: 12,430.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.88 : 21,106.40 = 9,007.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.88/21,106.40 = 9,007.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.88x = 21,106.40 × 9,007.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.88x = 190,119,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,119,697.15/15,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430.28

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