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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.50, 21,121.59 and 9,021.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.50, 21,121.59 and 9,021.70 is: 12,449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.50 : 21,121.59 = 9,021.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.50/21,121.59 = 9,021.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.50x = 21,121.59 × 9,021.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.50x = 190,552,648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,552,648.50/15,305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,449.95

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