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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.25, 21,226.59 and 9,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.25, 21,226.59 and 9,010.44 is: 12,433.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.25 : 21,226.59 = 9,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.25/21,226.59 = 9,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.25x = 21,226.59 × 9,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.25x = 191,260,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,260,915.60/15,383.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.06

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