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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.64, 21,271.68 and 9,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.64, 21,271.68 and 9,131.04 is: 12,598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.64 : 21,271.68 = 9,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.64/21,271.68 = 9,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.64x = 21,271.68 × 9,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.64x = 194,232,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,232,560.95/15,416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,598.89

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