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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.52, 21,183.34 and 9,058.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.52, 21,183.34 and 9,058.92 is: 12,505.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.52 : 21,183.34 = 9,058.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.52/21,183.34 = 9,058.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.52x = 21,183.34 × 9,058.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.52x = 191,898,182.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,898,182.39/15,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.97

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