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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.76, 21,332.70 and 9,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.76, 21,332.70 and 9,171 is: 12,655.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.76 : 21,332.70 = 9,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.76/21,332.70 = 9,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.76x = 21,332.70 × 9,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.76x = 195,642,191.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,642,191.70/15,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,655.75

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