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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.50, 21,176.24 and 9,682.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.50, 21,176.24 and 9,682.13 is: 13,357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.50 : 21,176.24 = 9,682.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.50/21,176.24 = 9,682.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.50x = 21,176.24 × 9,682.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.50x = 205,031,113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,031,113.12/15,349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,357.51

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