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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.06, 21,268.71 and 9,124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.06, 21,268.71 and 9,124.38 is: 12,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.06 : 21,268.71 = 9,124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.06/21,268.71 = 9,124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.06x = 21,268.71 × 9,124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.06x = 194,063,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,063,792.15/15,411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.50

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