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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.70, 21,311.10 and 9,161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.70, 21,311.10 and 9,161.10 is: 12,639.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.70 : 21,311.10 = 9,161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.70/21,311.10 = 9,161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.70x = 21,311.10 × 9,161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.70x = 195,233,118.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,233,118.21/15,446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,639.15

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