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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.44, 21,135.36 and 9,029.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.44, 21,135.36 and 9,029.08 is: 12,463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.44 : 21,135.36 = 9,029.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.44/21,135.36 = 9,029.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.44x = 21,135.36 × 9,029.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.44x = 190,832,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,832,856.27/15,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,463.42

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