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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.40, 21,325.44 and 9,165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.40, 21,325.44 and 9,165.68 is: 12,647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.40 : 21,325.44 = 9,165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.40/21,325.44 = 9,165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.40x = 21,325.44 × 9,165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.40x = 195,462,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,462,158.90/15,454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.67

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