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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.84, 21,124.56 and 9,019.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.84, 21,124.56 and 9,019.12 is: 12,446.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.84 : 21,124.56 = 9,019.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.84/21,124.56 = 9,019.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.84x = 21,124.56 × 9,019.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.84x = 190,524,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,524,941.59/15,307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.23

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