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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.82, 21,355.26 and 9,183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.82, 21,355.26 and 9,183.19 is: 12,676.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.82 : 21,355.26 = 9,183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.82/21,355.26 = 9,183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.82x = 21,355.26 × 9,183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.82x = 196,109,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,109,410.08/15,470.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.08

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