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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.24, 21,174.30 and 9,681.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.24, 21,174.30 and 9,681.06 is: 13,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.24 : 21,174.30 = 9,681.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.24/21,174.30 = 9,681.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.24x = 21,174.30 × 9,681.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.24x = 204,989,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,989,668.76/15,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,355.91

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