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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.86, 21,330.88 and 9,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.86, 21,330.88 and 9,180.02 is: 12,658.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.86 : 21,330.88 = 9,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.86/21,330.88 = 9,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.86x = 21,330.88 × 9,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.86x = 195,817,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,817,752.46/15,468.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.84

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