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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,389.69, 21,237.85 and 9,020.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,389.69, 21,237.85 and 9,020.06 is: 12,447.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,389.69 : 21,237.85 = 9,020.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,389.69/21,237.85 = 9,020.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,389.69x = 21,237.85 × 9,020.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,389.69x = 191,566,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,566,529.98/15,389.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,447.72

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