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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.23, 21,344.98 and 9,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.23, 21,344.98 and 9,095.08 is: 12,550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.23 : 21,344.98 = 9,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.23/21,344.98 = 9,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.23x = 21,344.98 × 9,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.23x = 194,134,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,134,255.22/15,468.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.52

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