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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.18, 21,270.68 and 9,039.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,415.18, 21,270.68 and 9,039.36 is: 12,472.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,415.18 : 21,270.68 = 9,039.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,415.18/21,270.68 = 9,039.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,415.18x = 21,270.68 × 9,039.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,415.18x = 192,273,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,273,288.77/15,415.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,472.99

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