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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,387.84, 21,233.88 and 9,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,387.84, 21,233.88 and 9,015.30 is: 12,440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,387.84 : 21,233.88 = 9,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,387.84/21,233.88 = 9,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,387.84x = 21,233.88 × 9,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,387.84x = 191,429,798.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,429,798.36/15,387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.33

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