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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.58, 21,248.72 and 9,112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.58, 21,248.72 and 9,112.50 is: 12,569.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.58 : 21,248.72 = 9,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.58/21,248.72 = 9,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.58x = 21,248.72 × 9,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.58x = 193,628,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,628,961/15,404.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.57

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