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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,494.72, 21,387.78 and 9,121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,494.72, 21,387.78 and 9,121.23 is: 12,590.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,494.72 : 21,387.78 = 9,121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,494.72/21,387.78 = 9,121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,494.72x = 21,387.78 × 9,121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,494.72x = 195,082,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,082,860.57/15,494.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.28

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