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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.37, 21,123.04 and 9,019.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.37, 21,123.04 and 9,019.89 is: 12,445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.37 : 21,123.04 = 9,019.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.37/21,123.04 = 9,019.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.37x = 21,123.04 × 9,019.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.37x = 190,527,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,527,497.27/15,308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.97

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