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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.28, 21,231.95 and 9,015.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.28, 21,231.95 and 9,015.62 is: 12,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.28 : 21,231.95 = 9,015.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.28/21,231.95 = 9,015.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.28x = 21,231.95 × 9,015.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.28x = 191,419,041.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,419,041.82/15,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.70

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