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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.80, 21,346.08 and 9,181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.80, 21,346.08 and 9,181.76 is: 12,670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.80 : 21,346.08 = 9,181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.80/21,346.08 = 9,181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.80x = 21,346.08 × 9,181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.80x = 195,994,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,994,583.50/15,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.32

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