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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,491.34, 21,373.01 and 9,029.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,491.34, 21,373.01 and 9,029.51 is: 12,457.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,491.34 : 21,373.01 = 9,029.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,491.34/21,373.01 = 9,029.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,491.34x = 21,373.01 × 9,029.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,491.34x = 192,987,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,987,684.28/15,491.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.77

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