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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.48, 21,183.06 and 9,061.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.48, 21,183.06 and 9,061.72 is: 12,505.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.48 : 21,183.06 = 9,061.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.48/21,183.06 = 9,061.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.48x = 21,183.06 × 9,061.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.48x = 191,954,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,954,958.46/15,349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.63

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