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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.22, 21,148.02 and 9,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.22, 21,148.02 and 9,036 is: 12,470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.22 : 21,148.02 = 9,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.22/21,148.02 = 9,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.22x = 21,148.02 × 9,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.22x = 191,093,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,093,508.72/15,323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,470.85

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