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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.09, 21,390.42 and 9,212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.09, 21,390.42 and 9,212.25 is: 12,712.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.09 : 21,390.42 = 9,212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.09/21,390.42 = 9,212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.09x = 21,390.42 × 9,212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.09x = 197,053,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,053,896.65/15,501.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,712.26

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