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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.40, 21,254.55 and 9,028.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.40, 21,254.55 and 9,028.11 is: 12,458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.40 : 21,254.55 = 9,028.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.40/21,254.55 = 9,028.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.40x = 21,254.55 × 9,028.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.40x = 191,888,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,888,392.48/15,402.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.34

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