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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.20, 21,162.36 and 9,050.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.20, 21,162.36 and 9,050.50 is: 12,482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.20 : 21,162.36 = 9,050.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.20/21,162.36 = 9,050.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.20x = 21,162.36 × 9,050.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.20x = 191,529,939.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,529,939.18/15,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.24

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