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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.72, 21,182.70 and 9,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.72, 21,182.70 and 9,065.20 is: 12,510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.72 : 21,182.70 = 9,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.72/21,182.70 = 9,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.72x = 21,182.70 × 9,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.72x = 192,025,412.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,025,412.04/15,349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,510.03

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