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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,351.52, 21,185.14 and 9,064.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,351.52, 21,185.14 and 9,064.30 is: 12,508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,351.52 : 21,185.14 = 9,064.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,351.52/21,185.14 = 9,064.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,351.52x = 21,185.14 × 9,064.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,351.52x = 192,028,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,028,464.50/15,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.76

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