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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.28, 21,122.46 and 9,014.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.28, 21,122.46 and 9,014.25 is: 12,442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.28 : 21,122.46 = 9,014.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.28/21,122.46 = 9,014.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.28x = 21,122.46 × 9,014.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.28x = 190,403,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,403,135.06/15,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.80

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