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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.38, 21,261.51 and 9,121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.38, 21,261.51 and 9,121.74 is: 12,583.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.38 : 21,261.51 = 9,121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.38/21,261.51 = 9,121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.38x = 21,261.51 × 9,121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.38x = 193,941,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,941,966.23/15,412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,583.52

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