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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.50, 21,365.28 and 9,108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.50, 21,365.28 and 9,108.42 is: 12,570.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.50 : 21,365.28 = 9,108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.50/21,365.28 = 9,108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.50x = 21,365.28 × 9,108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.50x = 194,603,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,603,943.66/15,481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,570.10

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