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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,390.48, 21,237.60 and 9,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,390.48, 21,237.60 and 9,016.20 is: 12,441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,390.48 : 21,237.60 = 9,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,390.48/21,237.60 = 9,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,390.48x = 21,237.60 × 9,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,390.48x = 191,482,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,482,449.12/15,390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.62

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