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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.58, 21,272.22 and 9,041.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,415.58, 21,272.22 and 9,041.49 is: 12,476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,415.58 : 21,272.22 = 9,041.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,415.58/21,272.22 = 9,041.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,415.58x = 21,272.22 × 9,041.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,415.58x = 192,332,564.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,332,564.41/15,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.50

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