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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.34, 21,218.28 and 9,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.34, 21,218.28 and 9,087.50 is: 12,540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.34 : 21,218.28 = 9,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.34/21,218.28 = 9,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.34x = 21,218.28 × 9,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.34x = 192,821,119.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,821,119.50/15,376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.12

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