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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.88, 21,174.57 and 9,056.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.88, 21,174.57 and 9,056.25 is: 12,497.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.88 : 21,174.57 = 9,056.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.88/21,174.57 = 9,056.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.88x = 21,174.57 × 9,056.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.88x = 191,762,199.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,762,199.56/15,343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.64

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