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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,381.24, 21,226.21 and 9,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,381.24, 21,226.21 and 9,011.60 is: 12,436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,381.24 : 21,226.21 = 9,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,381.24/21,226.21 = 9,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,381.24x = 21,226.21 × 9,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,381.24x = 191,282,038.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,282,038.44/15,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.07

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