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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.40, 21,307.57 and 9,071.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.40, 21,307.57 and 9,071.88 is: 12,515.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.40 : 21,307.57 = 9,071.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.40/21,307.57 = 9,071.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.40x = 21,307.57 × 9,071.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.40x = 193,299,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,299,615.55/15,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.03

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