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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.32, 21,328.72 and 9,169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.32, 21,328.72 and 9,169.34 is: 12,655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.32 : 21,328.72 = 9,169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.32/21,328.72 = 9,169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.32x = 21,328.72 × 9,169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.32x = 195,570,155.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,570,155.88/15,453.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,655.55

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