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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382.04, 21,219.92 and 9,004.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382.04, 21,219.92 and 9,004.67 is: 12,422.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382.04 : 21,219.92 = 9,004.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382.04/21,219.92 = 9,004.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382.04x = 21,219.92 × 9,004.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382.04x = 191,078,476.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,078,476.36/15,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,422.18

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