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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.18, 21,239.90 and 9,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.18, 21,239.90 and 9,103.26 is: 12,560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.18 : 21,239.90 = 9,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.18/21,239.90 = 9,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.18x = 21,239.90 × 9,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.18x = 193,352,332.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,352,332.07/15,393.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.91

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