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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,390.38, 21,235.70 and 9,103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,390.38, 21,235.70 and 9,103.16 is: 12,560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,390.38 : 21,235.70 = 9,103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,390.38/21,235.70 = 9,103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,390.38x = 21,235.70 × 9,103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,390.38x = 193,311,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,311,974.81/15,390.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.57

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