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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.45, 21,338.26 and 9,090.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.45, 21,338.26 and 9,090.24 is: 12,543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.45 : 21,338.26 = 9,090.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.45/21,338.26 = 9,090.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.45x = 21,338.26 × 9,090.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.45x = 193,969,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,969,881.86/15,463.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,543.77

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