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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.54, 21,135.25 and 9,023.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.54, 21,135.25 and 9,023.50 is: 12,455.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.54 : 21,135.25 = 9,023.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.54/21,135.25 = 9,023.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.54x = 21,135.25 × 9,023.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.54x = 190,713,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,713,928.38/15,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,455.57

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