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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,401.58, 21,244.59 and 9,109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,401.58, 21,244.59 and 9,109.50 is: 12,565.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,401.58 : 21,244.59 = 9,109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,401.58/21,244.59 = 9,109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,401.58x = 21,244.59 × 9,109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,401.58x = 193,527,592.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,527,592.61/15,401.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.44

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