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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.12, 21,180.22 and 9,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.12, 21,180.22 and 9,060.44 is: 12,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.12 : 21,180.22 = 9,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.12/21,180.22 = 9,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.12x = 21,180.22 × 9,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.12x = 191,902,112.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,902,112.50/15,348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,503.30

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