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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.62, 21,123.38 and 9,020.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.62, 21,123.38 and 9,020.14 is: 12,446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.62 : 21,123.38 = 9,020.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.62/21,123.38 = 9,020.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.62x = 21,123.38 × 9,020.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.62x = 190,535,844.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,535,844.87/15,308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.31

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