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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.16, 21,175.76 and 9,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.16, 21,175.76 and 9,058.88 is: 12,496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.16 : 21,175.76 = 9,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.16/21,175.76 = 9,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.16x = 21,175.76 × 9,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.16x = 191,828,668.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,828,668.75/15,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,496.85

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