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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.64, 21,342.65 and 9,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.64, 21,342.65 and 9,093.44 is: 12,548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.64 : 21,342.65 = 9,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.64/21,342.65 = 9,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.64x = 21,342.65 × 9,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.64x = 194,078,115.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,078,115.11/15,466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.18

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