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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.84, 21,180.02 and 9,058.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.84, 21,180.02 and 9,058.04 is: 12,500.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.84 : 21,180.02 = 9,058.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.84/21,180.02 = 9,058.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.84x = 21,180.02 × 9,058.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.84x = 191,849,468.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,849,468.36/15,346.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.91

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