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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.18, 21,241.28 and 9,104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.18, 21,241.28 and 9,104.26 is: 12,562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.18 : 21,241.28 = 9,104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.18/21,241.28 = 9,104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.18x = 21,241.28 × 9,104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.18x = 193,386,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,386,135.85/15,394.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.29

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