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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,391.18, 21,237.15 and 9,101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,391.18, 21,237.15 and 9,101.26 is: 12,558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,391.18 : 21,237.15 = 9,101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,391.18/21,237.15 = 9,101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,391.18x = 21,237.15 × 9,101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,391.18x = 193,284,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,284,823.81/15,391.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.15

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