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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.94, 21,147.24 and 9,039.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.94, 21,147.24 and 9,039.56 is: 12,473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.94 : 21,147.24 = 9,039.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.94/21,147.24 = 9,039.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.94x = 21,147.24 × 9,039.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.94x = 191,161,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,161,744.81/15,325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,473.08

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