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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.09, 21,306.85 and 9,066.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.09, 21,306.85 and 9,066.58 is: 12,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.09 : 21,306.85 = 9,066.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.09/21,306.85 = 9,066.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.09x = 21,306.85 × 9,066.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.09x = 193,180,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,180,184.14/15,440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.60

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