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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.72, 21,342.91 and 9,093.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.72, 21,342.91 and 9,093.58 is: 12,548.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.72 : 21,342.91 = 9,093.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.72/21,342.91 = 9,093.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.72x = 21,342.91 × 9,093.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.72x = 194,083,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,083,459.52/15,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.46

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