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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.38, 21,182.38 and 9,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.38, 21,182.38 and 9,061.76 is: 12,505.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.38 : 21,182.38 = 9,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.38/21,182.38 = 9,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.38x = 21,182.38 × 9,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.38x = 191,949,643.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,949,643.79/15,349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.37

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