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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.06, 21,179.55 and 9,059.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.06, 21,179.55 and 9,059.22 is: 12,501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.06 : 21,179.55 = 9,059.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.06/21,179.55 = 9,059.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.06x = 21,179.55 × 9,059.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.06x = 191,870,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,870,202.95/15,348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.27

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