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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.04, 21,324.24 and 9,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.04, 21,324.24 and 9,175.20 is: 12,652.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.04 : 21,324.24 = 9,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.04/21,324.24 = 9,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.04x = 21,324.24 × 9,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.04x = 195,654,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,654,166.85/15,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.20

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