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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.96, 21,307.50 and 9,156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.96, 21,307.50 and 9,156.12 is: 12,631.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.96 : 21,307.50 = 9,156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.96/21,307.50 = 9,156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.96x = 21,307.50 × 9,156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.96x = 195,094,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,094,026.90/15,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.57

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