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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.62, 21,119.25 and 9,017.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.62, 21,119.25 and 9,017.14 is: 12,442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.62 : 21,119.25 = 9,017.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.62/21,119.25 = 9,017.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.62x = 21,119.25 × 9,017.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.62x = 190,435,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,435,233.95/15,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.18

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