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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.60, 21,320.64 and 9,163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.60, 21,320.64 and 9,163.44 is: 12,647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.60 : 21,320.64 = 9,163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.60/21,320.64 = 9,163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.60x = 21,320.64 × 9,163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.60x = 195,370,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,370,405.40/15,447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.30

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