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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.98, 21,215.01 and 9,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.98, 21,215.01 and 9,085.14 is: 12,536.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.98 : 21,215.01 = 9,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.98/21,215.01 = 9,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.98x = 21,215.01 × 9,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.98x = 192,741,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,741,335.95/15,373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,536.85

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