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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.26, 21,347.19 and 9,181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.26, 21,347.19 and 9,181.50 is: 12,670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.26 : 21,347.19 = 9,181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.26/21,347.19 = 9,181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.26x = 21,347.19 × 9,181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.26x = 195,999,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,999,224.99/15,469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.24

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