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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.05, 21,270.11 and 9,038.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.05, 21,270.11 and 9,038.35 is: 12,472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.05 : 21,270.11 = 9,038.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.05/21,270.11 = 9,038.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.05x = 21,270.11 × 9,038.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.05x = 192,246,660.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,246,660.29/15,413.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,472.98

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