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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.94, 21,240.94 and 9,104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.94, 21,240.94 and 9,104.02 is: 12,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.94 : 21,240.94 = 9,104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.94/21,240.94 = 9,104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.94x = 21,240.94 × 9,104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.94x = 193,377,942.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,377,942.58/15,393.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.95

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