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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.73, 21,345.66 and 9,095.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.73, 21,345.66 and 9,095.58 is: 12,551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.73 : 21,345.66 = 9,095.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.73/21,345.66 = 9,095.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.73x = 21,345.66 × 9,095.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.73x = 194,151,158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,151,158.18/15,468.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.20

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