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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.60, 21,112.80 and 9,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.60, 21,112.80 and 9,010.56 is: 12,435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.60 : 21,112.80 = 9,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.60/21,112.80 = 9,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.60x = 21,112.80 × 9,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.60x = 190,238,151.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,238,151.17/15,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.82

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