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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.34, 21,327.81 and 9,167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.34, 21,327.81 and 9,167.50 is: 12,650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.34 : 21,327.81 = 9,167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.34/21,327.81 = 9,167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.34x = 21,327.81 × 9,167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.34x = 195,522,698.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,522,698.18/15,456.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.00

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