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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.62, 21,109.59 and 9,010.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.62, 21,109.59 and 9,010.14 is: 12,432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.62 : 21,109.59 = 9,010.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.62/21,109.59 = 9,010.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.62x = 21,109.59 × 9,010.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.62x = 190,200,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,200,361.24/15,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.52

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