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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.92, 21,315.72 and 9,155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.92, 21,315.72 and 9,155.08 is: 12,635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.92 : 21,315.72 = 9,155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.92/21,315.72 = 9,155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.92x = 21,315.72 × 9,155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.92x = 195,147,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,147,121.86/15,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.85

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