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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,455.48, 21,327.68 and 9,081.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,455.48, 21,327.68 and 9,081.08 is: 12,531.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,455.48 : 21,327.68 = 9,081.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,455.48/21,327.68 = 9,081.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,455.48x = 21,327.68 × 9,081.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,455.48x = 193,678,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,678,368.29/15,455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531.37

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