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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,457.59, 21,329.54 and 9,168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,457.59, 21,329.54 and 9,168.75 is: 12,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,457.59 : 21,329.54 = 9,168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,457.59/21,329.54 = 9,168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,457.59x = 21,329.54 × 9,168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,457.59x = 195,565,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,565,174.03/15,457.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.72

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