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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.80, 21,147.90 and 9,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.80, 21,147.90 and 9,039.20 is: 12,473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.80 : 21,147.90 = 9,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.80/21,147.90 = 9,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.80x = 21,147.90 × 9,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.80x = 191,160,097.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,160,097.68/15,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,473.90

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