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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.89, 21,250.41 and 9,107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.89, 21,250.41 and 9,107.25 is: 12,571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.89 : 21,250.41 = 9,107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.89/21,250.41 = 9,107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.89x = 21,250.41 × 9,107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.89x = 193,532,796.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,532,796.47/15,394.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.24

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