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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.08, 21,178.64 and 9,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.08, 21,178.64 and 9,056.80 is: 12,499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.08 : 21,178.64 = 9,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.08/21,178.64 = 9,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.08x = 21,178.64 × 9,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.08x = 191,810,706.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,810,706.75/15,346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.00

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