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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.50, 21,317.49 and 9,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.50, 21,317.49 and 9,158.28 is: 12,640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.50 : 21,317.49 = 9,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.50/21,317.49 = 9,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.50x = 21,317.49 × 9,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.50x = 195,231,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,231,542.32/15,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.03

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