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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.68, 21,341.04 and 9,176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.68, 21,341.04 and 9,176.84 is: 12,663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.68 : 21,341.04 = 9,176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.68/21,341.04 = 9,176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.68x = 21,341.04 × 9,176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.68x = 195,843,309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,843,309.51/15,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.09

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