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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.60, 21,218.51 and 9,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.60, 21,218.51 and 9,002.30 is: 12,422.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.60 : 21,218.51 = 9,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.60/21,218.51 = 9,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.60x = 21,218.51 × 9,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.60x = 191,015,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,015,330.24/15,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,422.47

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