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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.60, 21,267.90 and 9,042.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.60, 21,267.90 and 9,042.03 is: 12,477.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.60 : 21,267.90 = 9,042.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.60/21,267.90 = 9,042.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.60x = 21,267.90 × 9,042.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.60x = 192,304,989.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,304,989.84/15,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,477.94

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