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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,375.34, 21,216.90 and 9,086.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,375.34, 21,216.90 and 9,086.50 is: 12,538.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,375.34 : 21,216.90 = 9,086.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,375.34/21,216.90 = 9,086.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,375.34x = 21,216.90 × 9,086.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,375.34x = 192,787,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,787,361.85/15,375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,538.74

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