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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.68, 21,335.84 and 9,085.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.68, 21,335.84 and 9,085.56 is: 12,538.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.68 : 21,335.84 = 9,085.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.68/21,335.84 = 9,085.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.68x = 21,335.84 × 9,085.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.68x = 193,848,054.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,848,054.47/15,460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,538.13

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