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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.11, 21,241.22 and 9,018.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.11, 21,241.22 and 9,018.86 is: 12,445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.11 : 21,241.22 = 9,018.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.11/21,241.22 = 9,018.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.11x = 21,241.22 × 9,018.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.11x = 191,571,438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,571,438.11/15,393.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.28

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