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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.94, 21,242.32 and 9,105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.94, 21,242.32 and 9,105.02 is: 12,563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.94 : 21,242.32 = 9,105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.94/21,242.32 = 9,105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.94x = 21,242.32 × 9,105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.94x = 193,411,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,411,748.45/15,394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.33

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